PM interacts with beneficiaries at ‘Lakhpati Didi Sammelan’ in Gujarat
The Hindu
PM Modi disburses ₹450 crore to 2.5 lakh women from SHGs, engaging with 'Lakhpati Didis' in Navsari on International Women's Day.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday (March 8, 2025) interacted with beneficiaries of ‘Lakhpati Didi’ scheme in Gujarat’s Navsari district, on the occasion of International Women’s Day.
Mr. Modi, who attended the ‘Lakhpati Didi Sammelan’ at Vansi Borsi village, also disbursed ₹450 crore in financial assistance to more than 2.5 lakh women from over 25,000 Self-Help Groups (SHGs).
International Women’s Day updates: March 8, 2025
The Lakhpati Didi scheme was launched by the Union government in 2023 and recognises women members of SHGs, who have an annual income of at least ₹1 lakh from agriculture, animal husbandry, and small industries, as ‘Lakhpati Didis’.
Mr. Modi engaged in 'prerna samvaad' with a group of 'Lakhpati Didis' who shared their experiences, with Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel and Navsari MP C.R. Paatil in attendance.
At the Navsari event, a security cover comprising only women police personnel was deployed to mark International Women’s Day.
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