Budget 2024: "83 lakh self-help groups with 9 crore women are transforming the rural socio-economic landscape with empowerment and self-reliance. They are an inspiration to others. Their achievements will be recognized through honouring them. Buoyed by the success, it has been decided to enhance the target for Lakhpati Didi from 2 crore to 3 crore," Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced that the Modi government will increase the target of women beneficiaries under the Lakhpati Didi Scheme to three crore women. She highlighted the transformative impact of Self Help Groups (SHGs) and the government s efforts to empower women through schemes like triple talaq ban, reservation of seats, and PM Awas Yojana. The government will also encourage cervical cancer vaccinations for girls between nine and 14 years.
Budget 2024: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced the target enhancement for the Lakhpati Didi Scheme from 2 crore to 3 crore. The scheme aims to empower women and transform Self-Help Groups (SHGs) into sustainable income-generating producer organizations. Sitharaman highlighted the success of SHGs, with 9 crore women, in transforming the rural socio-economic landscape and creating lakhpati didis.