Assam Government unveils Lakhpati Baideo scheme to empower 39 lakh women entrepreneurs organiser.org - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from organiser.org Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
The Assam government has introduced a scheme aiming to transform approximately 40 lakh women Self Help Group (SHG) members into Rural Micro Entrepreneurs or "Lakhpati Baideos" (sisters) with an annual income target of 1 lakh for each member. The scheme, with an allocation of around Rs 4000 Crore, focuses on promoting entrepreneurship while incorporating population and girl child education norms.