Lakhpati Didi - Transforming Lives in Chhattisgarh
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Scheme Name | Lakhpati Didi Yojana |
| Launched By | Central Government |
| Objective | To make 35,000 women in Chhattisgarh lakhpatis (annual household income of ₹1 lakh or more) |
| Implementing Agency | Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana- National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NRLM) |
| Key Focus | Empowerment of women through self-help groups (SHGs) and sustainable livelihood activities |
| Income Criteria | Annual income of ₹1,00,000 or more, sustained over four agricultural/business cycles |
| Monthly Income Target | ₹10,000 or more |
| Achievements (2023) | 1 crore women made Lakhpati Didis; target increased from 2 crore to 3 crore |
| SHGs Involved | 83 lakh SHGs with 9 crore women |
| Impact Area | Rural socio-economic landscape, particularly in Chhattisgarh (e.g., Lundra development block) |
| Example (Shobha Lakra) | Member of Champa Mahila Swayam Sahayata Samuh; engaged in goat and sheep rearing; earns ₹1 lakh annually |