BRAC team briefs Minister Seethakka on Telangana Inclusive Livelihoods Programme progress

Hyderabad: A BRAC delegation met Panchayat Raj and Rural Development Minister Seethakka at the Secretariat on Monday and explained the progress of the Telangana Inclusive Livelihoods Programme (TGILP). The initiative aims to uplift the state’s poorest and most marginalised families by improving their income and living conditions.

BRAC and SERP strengthen livelihood partnership

During the meeting, BRAC officials noted that the organisation works closely with the Society for Elimination of Rural Poverty (SERP) to run inclusive livelihood projects. Together, they train poor families, provide incentives, and extend concessional loans. As a result, many beneficiaries have started small income-generating activities.

So far, BRAC teams have identified 3,554 ultra-poor families across Telangana. Through mandal-level women’s federations, they have appointed 108 professionals who now train and guide each household. In addition, the training includes skill development, enterprise setup, and financial management support to ensure consistent earnings.

Focus on financial independence and long-term growth

The representatives told the Minister that TGILP aims not only to raise income levels but also to build lasting financial capacity. Therefore, the programme stresses gradual skill improvement instead of short-term relief. Consequently, it helps families achieve a steady income and move towards complete self-reliance.

The meeting also included Gregory Chen, Managing Director of the Ultra Poor Graduation Initiative; Shweta Banerjee, India Lead; Usha Rani, Programme Lead; V. Ramesh, Senior Programme Officer; and Abhishek, Programme Associate. Furthermore, SERP CEO Divya Devarajan joined the discussions with Minister Seethakka.