TNPSC Thervupettagam

Lakhpati Didi Scheme Expansion

February 18 , 2026 19 hrs 0 min 70 0
  • The Government of India has doubled the target of the Lakhpati Didi Scheme to 6 crore women beneficiaries by March 2029 after achieving the earlier 3 crore target ahead of schedule.
  • The scheme supports women in Self-Help Groups (SHGs) to earn at least 1 lakh annual income through livelihood activities.
  • In the Union Budget 2026–27, the government announced the launch of “SHE-Marts” (Self Help Entrepreneur Marts).
  • SHE-Marts will provide better marketing platforms for SHG products across the country.
  • The initiative aims to increase income opportunities and promote rural women's entrepreneurship.

Leave a Reply

Your Comment is awaiting moderation.

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Categories