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Udupi: The District In-Charge Minister and Minister for Women and Children Welfare Minister Dr. Jayamala visited the office of Bishop Most Rev Dr Gerald Isaac Lobo on Saturday, December 1.
During her visit to Bishop’s office, Diocesan Sthree Sangathan office bearers met the minister and submitted an appeal highlighting the work of the Sthree Sanghaton in the diocese through self-help groups during the last four years and appraised the minister that whatever micro-loan that the members of the organization had availed from the government, was paid back.
Meanwhile, the officials of the Sanghaton pointed out in the appeal that there are still certain impediments for the members to avail the micro-loan. Presently, in the rural areas, every woman gets a loan amount of Rs 10,000 and the applicants get Rs 5,000 subsidy. Hence, the members have made an appeal to the minister to increase the amount of loan to Rs. 15,000 and the subsidy amount to Rs. 7,000.
Besides, the appeal included a plea to increase the income limit to Rs. 1.5 Lakh to families in the rural areas and Rs. 2 Lakh in urban areas, for educational schemes.
The women appealed to minister not to insist on ration card for availing the loan of Rs. 10,000 and to allow all types of self help groups to avail interest-free loans.
During the meeting, it was pointed out that in spite of reserving Rs 175 crore for the Christian Minorities under Christian Development Commission, so far the Udupi Diocese was yet to receive any amount. The Bishop made an appeal to the minister to look into the matter.
Vinay Kumar Sorake, former district in-charge minister, Veronica Cornelio KPCC secretary, Janet Barboza, Udupi diocese Sthree Sanghaton, Rev Fr. Reginald Pinto Spiritual Director of Diocesan Sthree Sanghaton, Judith Fernandes former president, Clotilda D’Souza Secretary, Clara Rego Treasurer, Sr Janet Fernandes Convener and other were present.
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