Here are some inspiring stories of how the program has reversed the fortunes of many Dalit families
Published Date – Fri 14 Apr 23 at 09:00 AM
Bandela Rajendra Pasad, dalit bandhu beneficiary, Hanamkonda.
He doesn’t love her: At the age of 17, he wanted to be a cinematographer, but was unable to join the film industry due to various reasons, one of which was financial constraints.
But his passion for videography and photography led Bandela Rajendra Prasad alias Shane to this path. At the beginning of his career, Prasad worked as a lamp boy in a studio. But now, he’s an entrepreneur who, in addition to owning his own studio, provides employment to several photographers thanks to the state government’s initiative to change the lives of oppressed Dalits in Telangana. Dalit Bandhu program.
“I started my career as a young boy and used to get a meager salary. Now, I earn at least Rs 100,000 a month because I was approved for a unit under Dalit Bandhu,” says part-time reporter Prasah De said.
With Dalit Bandhu’s help, Prasad, 44, bought equipment like high-end video cameras and drone cameras. With his creativity, he is now engaged in various activities where he charges Rs 2,000-3,500 per day for his camera besides renting it out. Prasad plans to expand the business and create more jobs.
A native of Dargah Kazipet village in Hanamkonda district, he was approved to join a unit under the Dalit Bandhu scheme last May. He received Rs 9.9 lakh out of a total of Rs 10 lakh, excluding Rs 10,000 for a security fund called Dalit Rakshana Nidhi.
“I was selected as a beneficiary of the scheme in an easy and transparent manner. The government deposited Rs 740,000 as the first installment and Rs 250,000 as the second installment into my bank account. cameras, professional cameras, video cameras and other equipment,” he said, adding that Dalit Bandhu not only increased his income but also helped him earn a decent living.
Kanukurthi Narender, a graduate and former data entry operator, is another example of how the new scheme has changed his life. “I used to be a computer operator and earned Rs 10,000 a month, but thanks to Dalit Bandhu, I now run a shoe shop in Mahababad town and earn about Rs 40,000 a month selling shoes,” Narender explain.
Sangi Narsaiah, a resident of Devaruppula mandal Banjara village in Jangaon district, worked in a clothing store before opening his own fashion center in Jangaon. He was one of 15 from the village out of a total of 25 eligible candidates.
According to SC Corporation, three youths from Uppal village – Anil Kumar M, Krishna M and Satish Kumar M – were sanctioned by three units which were merged into a single library institution and Employment opportunities for several marketing executives, in addition to earning Rs. 80,000 per month for officers.
