Lakhpati Didi scheme

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Prime Minister participated in the Lakhpati Didi Sammelan held in Jalgaon, Maharashtra and handed out certificates and felicitated 11 lakh new Lakhpati Didis who recently became Lakhpati during the third term of the present government

About the scheme:

• Launched in: 2023
• Nodal ministry: Ministry of Rural Development
• Aim: To catalyze economic empowerment and financial independence among women in rural areas.
• Criteria for identifying potential lakhpati Didi:
• ASelf Help Groupmember who has completed a minimum of two years and has availed of the Community Investment Fund (CIF).
• A beneficiary of livelihood intervention throughDAY-NRLM andpractising atleast two livelihood activities
• Key features:A Lakhpati Didi is a Self-Help Group Member.
• Thegovernment aimsto train 3 crore womento become influencers both at home and in their communities. The objective is to shift the focus from social andfinancial inclusiontoentrepreneurial success.
• The programme isaimedat training women in self-help groups (SHGs)to earn asustainable income of at least Rs 1 lakh per annumper household
• Women will be trained in various skills and after completing the training, women will be provided withopportunities to earn income using their skills.
• It facilitates diversified livelihood activities, by ensuring convergence across all Government departments/ Ministries, Private sector and Market players.
• Subset of the programme:
• Drone Didi:Under this scheme,drones will be provided to approximately 15,000 women SHGs for agricultural activities.Drones have the potential to revolutionize agriculture by enablingprecision farming, crop monitoring, and pest control.
• Skill training:Women under this scheme receive training in diverse skills such as LED bulb making, plumbing, and more.