MISSION FOR ELIMINATION OF POVERTY IN MUNICIPAL AREAS (MEPMA)
(A Govt,of AP Nodal agency for Urban Poverty Alleviation)
A platform of Urban (Women ) Self Help Groups (SHGs) for Empowerment. An overview
The Mission for Elimination of Poverty in Municipal Areas (MEPMA) is a Government of AP Society forming part of Department of Municipal Administration & Urban Development. It was launched on 1st
September, 2007 by Smt.Sonia Gandhi, UPA Chairperson. N.Kiran Kumar Reddy, Hon’ble Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh is the Chairman of Governing body whereas Sri M.Maheedhar Reddy, Hon’ble Minister for Municipal Administration & Urban Development Department is the Vice Chairman. The Principal Secretary, Municipal Administration, is the chairman of MEPMA’s Executive Committee. Mission Director, MEPMA, and his team implement the urban poverty alleviation schemes. The district units are headed by Projects Directors. Empowerment of urban poor women, especially those residing in slums, is the main objective of MEPMA.
