Govt. raises Lakhpati Didi scheme target

Lakhpati Didi scheme

• Aim: To train women self help groups (SHGs) to earn a sustainable income of at least ₹1 lakh per annum by setting up microenterprises within their villages.
• Provide training to women in various skills such as plumbing, LED bulb making, drone operation and repair, tailoring, and weaving.
• Target increased from the existing 2 crore to 3 crore.

Statement/Data: “83 lakh self-help groups with 9 crore women are transforming the rural socio economic landscape with empowerment and self-reliance.”