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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.
Time of India
30-05-2025
- 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
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
Time of India
28-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
‘Widen Prerna canteen base through women SHGs'
1 2 3 Lucknow: Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya issued directives to integrate women associated with self-help groups into new livelihood activities, focusing particularly on expansion of Prerna canteens. These canteens are key component of govt's effort to boost self-reliance and economic independence in women under the larger vision of creating 'Lakhpati Didis'—women earning at least Rs 1 lakh annually. A govt spokesperson said Prerna Canteens had emerged as a vital support system. "They provide sustainable source of income to women in SHGs who voluntarily operate canteens across various public institutions," he said. According to data, more than 1,876 Prerna Canteens are operational in the state, with 832 of them functioning within community health centres and primary health centres. The canteens are managed actively by over 5,628 women from SHGs, extending across CHCs, PHCs, development buildings, selected colleges and other institutions. The initiative is not only improving financial condition of rural women but also contributing to overall socio-economic and educational uplift of their families. Maurya directed the rural development department to strengthen further this model and explore ways to enhance income generation for SHG members through such entrepreneurial ventures.
Time of India
25-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Chouhan launches ‘Viksit Bharat' yatra from Sehore, Cong slams ‘unfulfilled' farm promises
Bhopal: Union agriculture minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Sunday launched the 'Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra' from Sehore district in his Vidisha Lok Sabha constituency, engaging with villagers and beneficiaries of various central welfare schemes during a foot march through Ladkui, Bhadakui and Chhindgaon. During his "padyatra", Chouhan interacted with beneficiaries of 'PM Awas Yojana', welfare schemes of the forest department and tribal welfare department. He also interacted with beneficiaries of the 'Ladli Bahna' scheme and 'Lakhpati Didis'. Speaking on the occasion, he said: "A developed and strong India is our objective and the resolve of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to achieve the goal by 2047 has become a 'mantra' for him. India will become a developed country when we have a network of roads, power supply and irrigation, there are advanced agricultural techniques, every eligible person has a job, nobody remains hungry and there are medical facilities available to all. " "Building a developed nation is not limited to construction of bridges, roads, schools and hospitals but it also includes a dignified life for people and even the poor have sufficient resources." Chouhan said in his padyatra, top officials of agriculture department were accompanying him including director general of Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR). They will talk to farmers in their farms and apprise them of research in the field of agriculture. Congress state chief Jitu Patwari, while reacting to Chouhan's padyatra, said Chouhan, who was the union agriculture minister now and had been chief minister of Madhya Pradesh for two decades before that, owed an explanation to farmers of the state whom he had promised that the procurement rate of paddy would be raised to Rs 3,100 and wheat Rs 2,700 per quintal, income of farmers would be doubled, input expenditure in farming would be reduced and the state government would pay the interest due on farmers because none of these promises have been met. He further said the condition of farmers in MP was "miserable", they were throwing away onions as its price has become as low as Rs 1 per Kg. Patwari said he had been seeking an appointment with Chouhan to discuss the issues of farmers but he didn't give him time. He said he will seek time 100 times from Chouhan and if he doesn't give him an audience, he will gherao Chouhan in his constituency with lakhs of farmers where he was taking out "padyatra" as of now.
