Indian Finance Minister highlights rural women's role in village development through self-help groups.

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman highlighted the importance of rural women in village development during a profit distribution event for self-help groups (SHGs) in Dharmasthala. She emphasized that government efforts, along with NGOs and banks, support these groups by providing resources, credit, and decision-making opportunities to help eradicate poverty. Sitharaman noted the success of the Dharmasthala Rural Development Project, which has influenced government policies and aims to empower rural women economically.

November 14, 2024
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