New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday highlighted the success of the government’s flagship Lakhpati Didi initiative, noting that more than 2 crore women have already become Lakhpati Didis against the target of 3 crore. He expressed confidence that Bihar’s women would lead the way in achieving this milestone.
The Prime Minister was addressing thousands of women in Bihar via video conferencing during the launch of the Mukhyamantri Mahila Rozgar Yojana.
Direct Transfer to 75 Lakh Beneficiaries
Marking the start of the programme, PM Modi announced the transfer of Rs 10,000 each directly into the bank accounts of 75 lakh women beneficiaries through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).
“Starting today, the ‘Chief Minister Women Employment’ scheme is being launched. So far, 75 lakh sisters have joined this scheme. Right now, Rs 10,000 each has been sent to their bank accounts at once,” he said.
Expanding Opportunities Through Multiple Schemes
PM Modi also cited several central schemes, including the Mudra Yojana, Drone Didi campaign, Insurance Sakhi campaign, and Bank Didi campaign, saying they are creating avenues of employment and self-employment for women.
“The double engine government has only one goal – to fulfil your dreams,” the Prime Minister said.
Attack on RJD’s ‘Jungle Raj’
Taking a swipe at the Opposition, Modi recalled the period of RJD’s rule in Bihar, terming it “jungleraj”. He said women were the worst sufferers of chaos, corruption, and broken infrastructure during that time.
“When the RJD government was in power in Bihar, it was the reign of the lantern, and during that time, the women of Bihar suffered the most,” he said, contrasting it with today’s scenario.
Training and Seed Capital for Women Entrepreneurs
Under the Mukhyamantri Mahila Rozgar Yojana, women will not only receive skill training in specific disciplines but will also be eligible for seed capital support. If their enterprises show progress, they can receive additional assistance of Rs 2 lakh to expand their ventures.