Archive · 30 May 2025
Odisha Leads India in Lakhpati Didi Initiative for Women's Empowerment
Imagine a program that helps women in villages become financially independent.
Odisha is doing just that with the Lakhpati Didi initiative.
They're helping women earn over Rs 1 lakh per year.
This program gives women in self-help groups (SHGs) loans and training to start businesses.
The government is also increasing the funds available to these groups.
A big conference was held to celebrate the success of the program.
The goal is to have many more women succeeding in business, contributing to the rural economy.
This initiative boosts their confidence and helps them become leaders in their communities.
The government is expanding the support to help these women to succeed and improve their businesses.
Odisha is the top-performing state in the Lakhpati Didi initiative.
Nayagarh district achieved a 98% success rate.
The National Lakhpati Didi Conference-2025 was held.
Interest-free loans of up to Rs 10 lakh are provided to women in SHGs.
Odisha aims to have 25 lakh Lakhpati Didis by 2027.
- Who
- Odisha's government officials, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, and Lakhpati Didis.
- What
- Odisha leads the Lakhpati Didi initiative, transforming women into financially independent earners.
- When
- The National Lakhpati Didi Conference-2025 was held on Thursday.
- Where
- Odisha, India
- Why
- To empower rural women through financial independence and leadership.
- Success Rate
- Nayagarh district has a 98% success rate
- Target
- Create 25 lakh Lakhpati Didis by 2027
- SHG Loans
- Interest-free loans up to Rs 10 lakh
- Revolving Fund Increase
- From Rs 15,000 to Rs 30,000
- Community Investment Fund
- Raised from Rs 35 lakh to Rs 60 lakh
- Lakhpati Didis
- Nearly 17 lakh women transformed