Formation and Functions of the Society

The society registered under Andhra Pradesh Co-operative Societies Act VII of 1964 and established in the year 1974, works for the Social and Economic development of Scheduled Castes families by creating assets on community basis as well as for individual families and plays a vital role on implementing the various schemes for the uplift of the Scheduled Caste families in the District.

The Society is affiliated to Andhra Pradesh Scheduled Castes Co-operative Finance Corporation Ltd., Hyderabad and working under guidance and as per the targets fixed by the Managing Director, APSCCFC Ltd., Hyderabad.

Targets and Achievements

There are both land based and non-land based programmes. Some of the schemes being implemented are Land Purchase Scheme, Development of Land, Minor Irrigation facilities through Lift Irrigation Schemes, Checkdams, Community Irrigation Wells, Supply of Electrical Motors and Oil Engines. A number of schemes in Horticulture & Animal Husbandry Schemes, Self Employment Schemes (ISB, NSFDC) for unemployed SCs in addition to Rehabilitation Programmes for vulnerable groups like Scavengers, Flayers & Tanners, Women Self Help Groups. Training Programmes is being give to the unemployed SC youth.

The total population of the district is 2215809 of which 360154 are belonging to Scheduled Castes constituting 16.20% of the total population (1991 census).
Since inception 128114 SC beneficiaries have been benefited under different schemes with an outlay of Rs.82.01 Crores in the District up to 17th February, 2004