Prime Minister Modi to honor 11 lakh "Lakhpati Didis" in Jalgaon, Maharashtra, on August 25, supporting self-help groups and financial independence of women.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will award 11 lakh "Lakhpati Didis" (women earning ₹1 lakh annually) in Jalgaon, Maharashtra on August 25, recognizing their financial independence through self-help groups (SHGs). Modi will also release a ₹2,500 crore revolving fund and issue a ₹5,000 crore bank loan to benefit over 48 lakh and 25.8 lakh SHG members, respectively. The government aims to create 3 crore Lakhpati Didis in the next three years via a structured training program.

August 22, 2024
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