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New Indian Express
30-05-2025
- 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.
United News of India
29-05-2025
- 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
29-05-2025
- 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.
Hindustan Times
14-05-2025
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Ahilyabai Holkar pioneered revival of Sanatan heritage: Yogi
LUCKNOW Chief minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday eulogized Ahilyabai Holkar as the very epitome of 'dharma, justice, and national duty', and credited her with pioneering the revival of India's Sanatan heritage. At a ceremony marking the queen of Indore's 300th birth anniversary at Indira Gandhi Pratishthan here, he recalled that during an era marked by foreign invasions and widespread temple destruction, Lokmata Ahilyabai Holkar courageously undertook the restoration of sacred sites from Kashi to Rameshwaram. 'In doing so, she embodied the Vedic principle 'Dharmo rakṣati rakṣitaḥ' (dharma protects those who protect it). Her legacy should inspire every citizen to contribute to the revival of India's ancient cultural glory,' he said. Adityanath said Ahilyabai undertook the task of re-establishing Sanatan Dharma in the country. Quoting her words — 'My path is the path of dharma; the path of dharma is the path of justice, and only justice can make us powerful and capable', the CM noted that this credo shaped both her statesmanship and service. The present-day splendour of the Kashi Vishwanath temple, he reminded the gathering, rests on the foundations she laid between 1777 and 1780 with her personal resources — work that Prime Minister Narendra Modi described in 2021 as the forerunner of the modern Kashi Vishwanath Dham Corridor. 'Ahilyabai's efforts stretched far beyond Kashi. She rebuilt and renovated Kedarnath, Rameshwaram, Somnath, Haridwar, Mahishmati, and numerous other holy sites, while commissioning ghats, wells and step-wells to ensure pilgrims' comfort and access to pure water,' CM said. Celebrating her as an enduring symbol of 'nari shakti', Adiytyanath highlighted her dharma-aligned, people-centric administration and her trail-blazing work in social justice and women's empowerment. She promoted the sari industry in Mahishmati to foster women's self-reliance, encouraged widow remarriage and moved to end child marriage. Drawing a parallel with Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel's post-Independence restoration of Somnath, Adityanath said Ahilyabai had sown the same seeds of cultural resurgence centuries earlier. He also invoked Adi Shankaracharya's four 'peethas' as proof of India's enduring cultural unity. The CM noted that, under Prime Minister Modi's leadership, monumental projects in Kashi, Ayodhya, Ujjain, and Maa Vindhyavasini Dham carry forward this legacy. 'Let us,' he said, 'take inspiration from Maharani Ahilyabai's life and commit ourselves wholeheartedly to restoring India's timeless splendour and the vitality of Sanatan culture.' Addressing the gathering, the CM emphasized that the double-engine government is implementing numerous schemes to empower women and foster self-reliance. Programmes like the 'Lakhpati Didi Yojana', launched under the leadership of the Prime Minister, had empowered over one crore women across the country. Similarly, initiatives such as the Kanya Sumangala Yojana, Mukhyamantri Samuhik Vivaah Yojana, Ujjwala Yojana, and Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana were providing women with opportunities to demonstrate their abilities, whether in village panchayats, households, or on the nation's frontiers. Giving an example, he said the presence of women workforce in UP went up from just 10,000 in 2017 to 40,000 now. During the ceremony, deputy chief minister Brajesh Pathak, BJP state president Bhupendra Singh Chaudhary and Rajya Sabha MP Kavita Patidar aso presented their views on the contribution and relevance of Ahilyabai, appealing to party workers to take her deeds to each and every individual.
