Lakhpati Didi Yojana - Uttarakhand

About This Scheme

The scheme “Lakhpati Didi Yojana” is implemented by the Department of Rural Development, Government of Uttarakhand. The scheme was launched by the Honorable Prime Minister of India with the primary objective of improving the economic status of women and enabling them to become Lakhpatis. Under this initiative, the Honorable Chief Minister of Uttarakhand has committed to enabling 1.5 lakh women members to achieve the status of Lakhpati Didis by 2025. As part of the scheme, the Uttarakhand State Rural Livelihood Mission has already recognized 40,270 women associated with self-help groups as Lakhpati Didis in 2022-23 and 52,729 women in 2023-24.

Eligibility

1. The beneficiary must be a resident of Uttarakhand. 1. The beneficiary must be a woman associated with a self-help group. 1. Women beneficiaries from hilly and plain areas, aged between 18 and 65 years, are eligible to avail the benefits of this scheme.

Benefits

Under this scheme, to brand and market the products manufactured by self-help groups, the Uttarakhand State Rural Livelihood Mission has established 17 Saras Centers, 2 state-level Uttara outlets, 24 Growth Centers, and 7 Millet Bakeries. Additionally, the groups’ products are sold at various Saras Melas, helping to increase their income and improve their livelihoods.

How to Apply

Where This Comes From

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