Empowering Women: Maharashtra's Push for One Crore 'Lakhpati Didis'
Maharashtra's Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis announced the continuation of the 'Ladki Bahin' programme, focusing on empowering women by creating one crore 'Lakhpati Didis' earning Rs 1 lakh annually. Employment opportunities will be provided through women-led credit societies, along with clean water, model villages, and enhanced rural infrastructure.
Devdiscourse News Desk | Chhatrapatisambhajinagar | Updated: 17-09-2025 13:46 IST | Created: 17-09-2025 13:46 IST
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The Maharashtra government has pledged to sustain the popular 'Ladki Bahin' programme, with plans to create one crore 'Lakhpati Didis' earning Rs 1 lakh annually, according to Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis.
To boost women's employment, new women-led credit societies will be established in villages, he announced at the 'Mukhyamantri Samruddha Panchayat Raj Abhiyan' launch in Kingaon, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar.
The initiative will ensure every village benefits from central and state schemes, integrating MGNREGA for employment and improving rural infrastructure. Efforts include model villages, financial empowerment, and clean water access.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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