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| J&K has more 'Lakhpati Didis' than Punjab, Himachal | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, Dec 3: Jammu and Kashmir has emerged ahead of its neighboring states Punjab and Himachal Pradesh in the number of "Lakhpati Didis" – women earning more than Rs 1 lakh annually through self-help group (SHG) initiatives. This announcement was made by Dr. Chandra Sekhar Pemmasan, Minister of State in the Ministry of Rural Development, during a session in the Lok Sabha today.
According to the minister, Jammu and Kashmir boasts an impressive 43,050 Lakhpati Didis, surpassing Himachal Pradesh, which has 40,417, and Punjab, with 31,700. These figures underscore the success of women-led SHGs in J&K, facilitated under the National Rural Livelihoods Mission (NRLM).
Dr. Pemmasan highlighted the impact of SHGs in empowering rural women economically and socially. “The achievement reflects the focused efforts in building capacity and promoting entrepreneurship among women in the Union Territory,” he said.
The NRLM, launched in 2011, has been pivotal in mobilizing women from economically weaker sections into SHGs to promote sustainable livelihoods. The government’s targeted approach in the region appears to be yielding positive outcomes, with more women joining the i Jammu and Kashmir boasts an impressive 43,050 Lakhpati Didis.
These figures underscore the success of women-led SHGs in J&K, facilitated under NRLM.
The achievement reflects the focused efforts in building capacity and promoting entrepreneurship among women in J&K.
The NRLM, launched in 2011, has been pivotal in mobilizing women from economically weaker sections into SHGs.
Experts view the milestone as a significant indicator of progress in rural development and women empowerment in J&K, despite its unique geographical and socio-economic challenges.
The Lakhpati Didi initiative is designed to help SHG members achieve sustainable incomes by providing them with the necessary support to run successful income-generating activities. In Jammu & Kashmir, 43,050 women have benefited from this programme, making substantial progress towards financial independence. The initiative, which is part of the broader DAY-NRLM scheme, aims to support women from economically disadvantaged backgrounds, focusing on income improvement, savings, and access to government schemes.
The countrywide impact of the DAY-NRLM programme has been considerable, with a total of 10.05 crore women mobilised into 90.87 lakh SHGs by October 2024. The scheme has also been extended to include the “Namo Drone Didi” initiative, under which drones are provided to SHG members for agricultural tasks. Jammu and Kashmir is among the states benefiting from this scheme, with women in the region receiving drones to enhance their agricultural productivity. |
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