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Time of India
16 hours ago
- Business
- Time of India
Mission Shakti signs MoU to modernise state's weaving heritage
1 2 Bhubaneswar: The department of Mission Shakti on Tuesday signed an MoU with the Weavers' Service Centre under the Union govt to revive and modernise Odisha's weaving heritage. The collaboration aimed to transform women-led self help groups (SHGs) into sustainable weaving enterprises by providing them with modern training, design support, and national and global market access. Deputy chief minister Pravati Parida, who attended the MoU signing event at the Mission Shakti Bhawan auditorium, said the initiative would enable women weavers to turn their creative skills into viable businesses. "Our mothers are making Odisha proud across the nation. Through this partnership, we want to offer them dignified, income-generating opportunities as we move towards the goal of creating Lakhpati Didis," she said. The MoU is expected to strengthen the entire textile value chain in Odisha by focusing on design mentoring, skill development, and branding. The initiative will particularly benefit SHGs engaged in weaving, tailoring, embroidery, and home-based textile production. Commissioner-cum-secretary of Mission Shakti, Shalini Pandit, said the programme will create an enabling ecosystem for women to innovate and market their products more effectively. "Thousands of women already took up textile-based livelihoods like weaving, tailoring, embroidery, and home-based production. This partnership will give them the design, training, and market-ready innovations for SHG members," she said. The collaboration will include the development of contemporary multi-colour paper designs, trend-based product prototyping, and digital cataloguing of SHG products. The Weavers' Service Centre will provide expert guidance on aesthetics, finishing, and enterprise readiness. SHG products will also receive professional photography and digital cataloguing support to enhance both online and offline visibility. Deputy director of the weavers' service centre Bikash Kumar said Odisha's handloom sector has immense potential and national visibility. "This partnership will provide fresh dimensions to Odisha's creativity while contributing to the growth of India's handloom economy," he added. With over 16 lakh women already recognised as Lakhpati Didis, Odisha continues to lead in women-led development through flagship initiatives such as Subhadra Shakti Melas, Subhadra Shakti Cafés, and the One District One Product cluster model, official sources said.
Hans India
3 days ago
- Politics
- Hans India
Shivraj Chauhan takes stock of development schemes
Union Minister for Agriculture and Rural Development Shivraj Singh Chouhan has urged district-level officials to expedite the implementation of the PM Awas Yojna and Lakhpati Didi schemes. During a visit to his parliamentary constituency, Vidisha, he held a meeting of the District Development Coordination and Monitoring Committee (DISHA) in Raisen. The meeting involved in-depth discussions on public welfare issues such as steps to check black marketing in fertilisers and crackdown on the sale of counterfeit fertilisers, Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana, Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana, Lakhpati Didis under the National Rural Livelihoods Mission and water infrastructure. While reviewing the work of the PM Awas Yojana (Gramin) — Awas Plus, Chouhan instructed that the scheme should be implemented in such a way that beneficiaries receive their instalments on time. He stressed on ensuring zero negligence in construction works and called for rigorous monitoring at the district level to ensure timely completion. In the fiscal year 2024-25, as many as 27,981 houses have been approved across all Gram Panchayats of the district — 4,825 are complete, and 23,156 are under progress. Chouhan reviewed the progress under the National Rural Livelihoods Mission and asked for a detailed count of Lakhpati Didis. He weighed on the fact that more and more women should be empowered to become Lakhpati Didis through a concrete action plan. It has been said that the district currently has 43,613 Lakhpati Didis. The Union Minister obtained scheme-wise information during the review of the agriculture department's work in the district. He directed that strictest action be taken against people who are engaged in black marketing or selling counterfeit fertilisers, as it amounts to a grave injustice against farmers. The minister also inquired about the procurement of 'moong' (green gram) and instructed officials to inspect procurement centres. During a review of roads under the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana, the Minister directed that every village be connected to main roads, ensuring seamless rural connectivity and improved access to services. It was reported that under the 2024-25 plan, 30 roads covering 276.236 km have been sanctioned, of which 28 roads have been completed. Similarly, of 13 sanctioned bridges, nine have been completed. The meeting also reviewed the work of the National Highways Authority of India. The Minister directed agriculture officers to visit fields regularly and advise farmers about appropriate pesticides in case of crop diseases. He emphasised using Krishi Vigyan Kendras to disseminate the latest agricultural techniques and also instructed on getting on with early preparations for the rabi (winter) crops. Upon being informed that Basmati rice from the district had been rejected in international markets, he told officials to educate farmers against using internationally banned pesticides. Chouhan asked for details about reservoirs and pond water storage conditions during the review of the Water Resources Department. He reiterated that under the Jal Jeevan Mission, every household must have tap water access and that all incomplete projects must be finished at the earliest. He also reviewed the Energy Department's progress, particularly under-construction electricity substations, and instructed that they too be completed without any further delay.
The Hindu
22-07-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
Tribal women in Gujarat's South Dang earn ₹35 Lakh through Lakhpati Didi Yojana
In the tribal region of South Dang in Gujarat, 40 women earned a total of ₹35 lakh during the financial year 2023–24 by cultivating 8.5 lakh saplings under the Lakhpati Didi Yojana, officials said. The initiative is part of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's national goal of creating 2 crore Lakhpati Didis — women earning at least ₹1 lakh annually through self-employment. The South Dang Forest Division has taken the lead in local implementation, partnering with Self Help Groups (SHGs) to engage tribal women in nursery development and afforestation work, they said. The women are trained to raise saplings, handle plantation work, and carry out activities such as seed sowing, watering, pruning, and fertiliser application. The programme ensures payments are transferred directly to the women's bank accounts, making the financial process transparent and immediate. Alongside technical training in nursery practices, the scheme includes education in financial literacy. The forest department has conducted awareness camps to teach women how to manage bank accounts, maintain basic accounts, and plan household budgets. This training has equipped participants with tools to manage their earnings independently, officials said. The 8.5 lakh saplings raised are being used for afforestation across forest ranges in the region. Forest officials say this is contributing to long-term environmental restoration, enhancing forest cover and local biodiversity. 'The approach of linking livelihood creation with ecological activities has created dual benefits: economic support for tribal women and sustainable environmental impact.' The forest department reports that the income received by the 40 women has added stability to their households and supported children's education and family needs. Encouraged by the results in South Dang, officials are assessing the feasibility of replicating this model in other tribal districts. The Lakhpati Didi Yojana continues to be positioned as a rural self-employment scheme with scalable impact, both economically and environmentally.
The Hindu
20-07-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
Steps on to take number of 'Lakhpati Didis' to 2 crore by Aug 15: Chouhan
Nearly 1.5 crore women have already become 'Lakhpati Didis' in India and the Centre is making efforts to raise the figure to 2 crore by August 15, Union Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan has said. 'Lakhpati Didi' refers to a woman member of a Self-Help Group (SHG) who earns an income of ₹1 lakh or more per year. Mr. Chouhan on Saturday (July 19, 2025) visited the Indian Council of Agricultural Research - Directorate of Groundnut Research in Junagadh town of Gujarat, where he reviewed its activities and interacted with farmers and Lakhpati Didis of SHGs, the Press Information Bureau (PIB) said in a release. In his address, Mr. Chouhan said Prime Minister Narendra Modi has taken a resolve to make every woman a Lakhpati Didi. "Why should any woman remain poor? This campaign is being run across India. Till now, 1.5 crore women have already become Lakhpati Didis and my department is constantly taking steps to make 2 crore women Lakhpati Didis by August 15," he said. In Junagadh, there are women who are already earning more than ₹10 lakh per year, the Minister pointed out. "Women living in rural areas have proven that they can do wonders if they are provided with opportunity, training and bank linkage. These women are the true torchbearers of 'Vocal for Local'. I am confident that these women will build a 'Viksit Bharat' (developed India) as envisioned by PM Modi," said the Minister, who also handles the rural development portfolio. Mr. Chouhan lauded women for their contribution in this regard. "Keep pushing forward with courage. PM Modi himself stands with you to ensure all possible support. Plans are underway to increase women's participation in the industrial sector. The hard work of women will help build a Viksit Bharat as envisioned by the PM," he said. Stating that agriculture is still the backbone of Indian economy and for him, the Union minister said serving farmers is equal to worshipping God. "I don't just sit in my Delhi office. Instead, I visit agricultural fields, interact with farmers and try to provide a solution to their problems. Our PM also gives highest priority to agriculture," Mr. Chouhan said in his address. Earlier on Saturday (July 19, 2025), Mr. Chouhan offered prayers at the famous Somnath temple in Gir Somnath district and visited the Devaliya Safari Park near Gir National Park at Sasan.
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Business Standard
19-07-2025
- Business
- Business Standard
Govt aiming to take number of 'Lakhpati Didis' to 20 mn by Aug 15: Chouhan
Union Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Saturday said 1.5 crore women have already become Lakhpati Didis in India and his ministry is aiming to take the figure to 20 million by August 15. 'Lakhpati Didi' refers to a woman member of a Self-Help Group (SHG) who earns an income of Rs 1 lakh or more per year. Chouhan visited the Indian Council of Agricultural Research - Directorate of Groundnut Research in Junagadh town of Gujarat, where he reviewed its activities and interacted with farmers and Lakhpati Didis of SHGs, the Press Information Bureau (PIB) said in a release. In his address, Chouhan said Prime Minister Narendra Modi has taken a resolve to make every woman a Lakhpati Didi. "Why should any woman remain poor? This campaign is being run across India. Till now, 1.5 crore women have already become Lakhpati Didis and my department is constantly taking steps to make 20 million women Lakhpati Didis by August 15," he said. In Junagadh, there are women who are already earning more than Rs 10 lakh per year, he said. "Women living in rural areas have proven that they can do wonders if they are provided with some opportunity, training and bank linkage. These women are the true torchbearers of 'Vocal for Local'. I am confident that these women will build a Viksit Bharat as envisioned by PM Modi," said the minister, who also handles the Rural Development portfolio. Chouhan lauded women for their contribution. "Keep pushing forward with courage. PM Modi himself stands with you to ensure all possible support. Plans are underway to increase women's participation in the industrial sector. The hard work of women will help build a Viksit Bharat as envisioned by the PM," he said. Stating that agriculture is still the backbone of Indian economy and for him, the Union minister said serving farmers is equal to worshipping God. "I don't just sit at my Delhi office. Instead, I visit agricultural fields, interact with farmers and try to provide a solution to their problems. Our PM also gives highest priority to agriculture," he said in his address. Earlier during the day, Chouhan offered prayers at the famous Somnath temple in Gir Somnath district and then visited Devaliya Safari Park near Gir National Park at Sasan.
