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India Gazette
3 days ago
- Health
- India Gazette
JP Nadda, Rajasthan CM Sharma attend 'Women Empowerment Conference' in Jaipur
Jaipur (Rajasthan) [India], May 31 (ANI): Union Health Minister JP Nadda and Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma on Saturday attended the 'Women Empowerment Conference' organised on the occasion of 300th birth anniversary of Lokmata Devi Ahilyabai Holkar in Jaipur. Union Minister Nadda and Chief Minister Sharma also flagged off the 150 Kalika units on the occasion of the 300th birth anniversary of Devi Ahilyabai Holkar. Addressing the event, Nadda said that India has underwent a positive change in the last 10 years. Praising Rajasthan Chief Minister, the Union Minister stated that CM Sharma along with his team is working day and night for the welfare of the state. 'In 10 years, India has undergone a positive we need to understand that a policymaker is very is not about picking Bhajanlal Sharma as CM, it is about picking a soldier who has similar ideology who, along with his team is working day and night is serving Rajasthan...,' Nadda asserted. During the event, Rajasthan CM Bhajanlal Sharma said, ' This event is dedicated to the 'Nari Shakti' in the 'Balika Durasth Shiksha Yojana', Rs 10 crore has been provided to pay the fees of 20,000 girl 'Lakhpati Didi scheme', we have allotted loans to 1,800 beneficiaries...' Earlier today, Nadda paid tribute his heartfelt tribute to Lokmata Devi Ahilyabai Holkar on the occasion of her 300th birth anniversary. In a social media post on X, Nadda wrote, 'I pay my heartfelt tributes to the great devotee of Lord Shiva, the great heroine who dedicated her entire life in the service of Indian culture and humanity, 'Lokmata' revered Devi Ahilyabai Holkar ji on her 300th birth anniversary. 'Punyashlok' Devi Ahilya Bai laid the foundation of 'Ek Bharat-Shrestha Bharat' throughout India to protect India's spiritual and cultural heritage.' 'Today, the whole of India is celebrating her 300th birth anniversary year with great enthusiasm and the country is expressing its gratitude for her work for the service of Mother India and the protection of our ancient Sanatan culture. The biography of Lokmata will be remembered for ages for women empowerment, preservation of religion and culture, and service to humanity,' the social media post reads. Lokmata Ahilyabai Holkar is remembered for her people-centric policies, deep commitment to economic and socio-cultural issues, especially those that affected the life of women. She encouraged the education of women and their participation in the social and religious life of the local community. She supported and encouraged women weavers to make Maheshwari sarees. Her contributions were wide-ranging from infrastructure development (water bodies, roads, dharamshalas) to reconstruction and revival of temples across the length and breadth of the land. The edifices created by her have not only left an indelible mark on India's cultural and spiritual landscape but also stood the test of time. (ANI)
New Indian Express
5 days ago
- Business
- New Indian Express
‘Lakhpati Didi' is about empowering rural women, instilling leadership quality: CM Mohan Charan Majhi
BHUBANESWAR: The 'Lakhpati Didi' mission under the visionary leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi is aimed at empowering women financially and instilling leadership qualities in rural women, said Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Thursday. Addressing the National Lakhpati Didi Conference 2025 at Lok Seva Bhawan here, the chief minister said it is not just a celebration of the achievements of the government but a testament to its commitment to women's leadership. 'The strength and determination of women shape the future of families and the nation,' he added. Stating that the Lakhpati Didi Yojana is not just a welfare scheme but a strategy for inclusive and sustainable development, Majhi said the prime minister has taken several steps to ensure political, social and economic empowerment of women. The Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam, which provides 33 per cent reservation of seats for women in the Parliament and state legislatures, is a significant step towards increasing women's representation in politics, the chief minister said. 'We have implemented the Lakhpati Didi mission with dedication. With nearly 17 lakh women being empowered as Lakhpati Didis, Odisha has secured the top position in India. This success is a result of the dedication of our women members of the self-help groups, the Mission Shakti team and the Odisha Livelihood Mission's tireless efforts and efficient work at the grassroots-level,' he added. Majhi further said that all women SHG members in the state have access to interest-free loans of up to `10 lakh. The revolving fund assistance has been increased from `15,000 to `30,000 and the community investment fund has been enhanced from `35 lakh to `60 lakh. 'This has enabled SHG members to confidently grow their businesses and livelihoods,' he added.
Time of India
5 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Odisha tops in Lakhpati Didi initiative with Nayagarh leading the way
1 2 Bhubaneswar: Odisha emerged as the top-performing state in India under the Lakhpati Didi initiative, with Nayagarh district recording a remarkable 98% success rate in transforming self-help group (SHG) members into financially independent women earning over Rs1 lakh annually. The achievement was highlighted during the National Lakhpati Didi Conference-2025, held here on Thursday. Addressing the conference attended by Lakhpati Didis and govt officials across 25 states and union territories, chief minister Mohan Charan Majhi lauded the initiative for going beyond economic empowerment. "The Lakhpati Didi scheme is not merely a welfare programme but an inclusive and sustainable development strategy. It is a social movement to instil financial independence and leadership among rural women," Majhi said. Odisha has already transformed nearly 17 lakh women into Lakhpati Didis, leading the country in the initiative's implementation. He said interest-free loans up to Rs 10 lakh are being provided to women in all SHGs in Odisha. The revolving fund assistance has been increased from Rs 15,000 to Rs 30,000. The community investment fund has been raised from Rs 35 lakh to Rs 60 lakh. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Doutora: bolsas nos olhos sem cirurgia (em qualquer idade) Revista Saúde & Beleza Saiba Mais Undo Through this, SHG members can advance their businesses and livelihoods with confidence. "Through the Subhadra Shakti Mela, SHG women can engage in business worth lakhs of rupees, creating their identity and boosting self-confidence. Our Subhadra Shakti Cafe has started as a new livelihood model, with SHG women running large cafes. The dedication and hard work of our women are now enabling them to enter the international market through business," the chief minister said. Deputy chief minister Pravati Parida, who also holds the women and child development portfolio, described the scheme as a powerful movement. "This programme is helping women step out of their homes and become active participants in development. By 2027, Odisha has set the target to create 25 lakh Lakhpati Didis. Every village in the state will have at least five Lakhpati Didis and eventually these 25 lakh Lakhpati Didis will become crorepatis. The rural economy is now in the hands of women and women-led businesses," she said, citing women's success in agriculture, tailoring, animal husbandry, and hospitality sectors. Several women shared their success stories at the event. Development commissioner Anu Garg, secretary of Mission Shakti Shalini Pandit, and director Monika Priyadarshini were present.
United News of India
5 days ago
- Business
- United News of India
Lakhpati Didi Yojana: A strategy for inclusive, sustainable development
Bhubaneswar, May 29 (UNI) The Lakhpati Didi Yojana is not merely a welfare scheme but a comprehensive strategy for inclusive and sustainable development, said Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi. Speaking at the National Lakhpati Didi Conclave 2025, which brought together participants from 25 states and union territories, Majhi highlighted that the primary objective of the initiative is to empower women financially and foster leadership among rural women. Under the visionary leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Chief Minister said, the Lakhpati Didi Yojana has enabled women to earn more than Rs.1 lakh per annum. "This is not just about employment," he stated. "Its core aim is to ensure financial independence for women and nurture leadership qualities among them." Majhi emphasized that the conclave was not merely a celebration of achievements but a reaffirmation of the government's commitment to women's leadership. "The strength and initiative of women lay the foundation for a strong family and a stronger nation," he added. Highlighting recent legislative progress, the Chief Minister noted that the Nari Shakti Vandan Act was passed in Parliament, ensuring that at least 33 percent of seats in the Lok Sabha and State Legislative Assemblies will be reserved for women in the upcoming elections. Majhi proudly announced that Odisha has led the way in implementing the Lakhpati Didi Mission, with nearly 17 lakh women achieving the status of Lakhpati Didi, making the state number one in the country. He attributed this success to the dedication of self-help group (SHG) women, the Mission Shakti initiative, the Odisha Livelihood Mission, and effective grassroots execution. The Chief Minister further shared that women's self-help groups in Odisha are now eligible for interest-free loans up to Rs.10 lakh. The revolving fund support has been increased from Rs.15,000 to Rs.30,000, while the Community Investment Fund has risen from Rs.35 lakh to Rs.60 lakh. 'These efforts are helping SHG members grow their businesses and livelihoods with confidence,' he said, adding that platforms like the Subhadra Shakti Mela provide opportunities for women to build their own identities and conduct business worth lakhs of rupees. "We are committed to promoting women in entrepreneurship and leadership. The goal is to make Lakhpati Didi not just a livelihood program but a movement for women's dignity, self-reliance, and leadership," he said. On the occasion, Lakhpati Didis such as Vindhyabashini from Rayagada district and Shobha Digambara Kadam from Maharashtra shared their success stories and experiences. The Chief Minister honored Shakuntala Dhal (Deogarh district), Sulami Dalabehera (Gajapati district), and Mamata Nath Sharma (Kendrapara district) as the best Lakhpati Didis. Nayagarh district received accolades for achieving 98% success in creating Lakhpati Didis, followed closely by Kendrapara, Cuttack, Bhadrak, and Jagatsinghpur districts, each achieving 97%. Devi Prasad Nayak from the Odisha Livelihood Mission, Bhubaneswar, was recognized as the best officer at the state level. During the event, the Chief Minister also released a video, a coffee table book, and a booklet highlighting the impact of the Lakhpati Didi initiative. Deputy Chief Minister and Minister for Women and Child Development, Parvati Parida, in her address, said the Lakhpati Didi Yojana is bringing women out of the confines of their homes and connecting them to mainstream development. She noted that rural women are excelling in various fields such as agriculture, animal husbandry, tailoring, and running cafes, becoming inspiring examples for others. UNI DP BD
The Print
5 days ago
- Business
- The Print
Lakhpati Didi initiative to give financial freedom, create leadership among rural women: Majhi
This initiative is not only meant to provide employment, the main objective of the scheme is to give financial freedom to women and instil a sense of leadership among rural women, he said. 'Under the visionary leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi ji, the Lakhpati Didi Yojana has paved the way for women to earn more than Rs 1 lakh per annum,' Majhi said while addressing the Lakhpati Didi national conference, which was attended by women beneficiaries of the scheme and government officials from 25 states and union territories. Bhubaneswar, May 29 (PTI) Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Thursday said the Lakhpati Didi initiative would give financial freedom and instil a sense of leadership among rural women. 'Lakhpati Didi is not just a welfare scheme, it is a strategy for inclusive and sustainable development,' Majhi said. He said that Prime Minister Modi has taken several steps to provide political, social and economic independence to women including passing of the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam (Women's Reservation Bill) in Parliament to ensure 33 per cent women representation in the Lok Sabha and state legislative assemblies in the upcoming elections. The chief minister said that Odisha has implemented the Lakhpati Didi Mission with commitment. It has created around 17 lakh Lakhpati Didis and secured the first place in the entire country, he said. Highlighting the steps taken by the Odisha government in this direction, Majhi said interest-free loans up to Rs 10 lakh are being made available to all women in self-help groups (SHGs) of Odisha while revolving fund support has been doubled from Rs 15,000. Similarly, the community investment fund made for the SHGs has been increased from Rs 35 lakh to Rs 60 lakh, he pointed out. Due to such moves, the SHG members are able to take their business and livelihood forward with self-confidence. Through the Subhadra Shakti Mela, SHG women are able to create their own identity by doing business worth lakhs of rupees and it also increased their self-confidence, he said, adding, 'Our Subhadra Shakti Cafe has emerged as a new livelihood model for the SGH women.' Majhi further said that his government is committed to providing the right environment, support and tools for the development of every woman in Odisha. 'We are making all efforts to promote women as entrepreneurs and leaders. Our aim is not just to make Lakhpati Didi a livelihood for women, but to make it a movement for women's empowerment, self-reliance and leadership,' he added. Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida, in her speech, said that Lakhpati Didi Yojana is helping in bringing women out of the four walls of their homes and connecting them to the stream of development. 'Our rural women are showing their excellence in all fields like agriculture, animal husbandry, sewing, cafes, etc. Due to this programme, today rural women are not only earning for themselves but have also become an example for others,' she said. In the coming days, the empowered women will play a major role in building a developed India and a prosperous Odisha, Parida hoped. PTI BBM BBM RG This report is auto-generated from PTI news service. ThePrint holds no responsibility for its content.
