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Gorakhpur, Dec 21: Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, on Saturday, said that every woman has the potential to create her own success story.
During the inauguration of the Shri Baba Gorakhnath Kripa Milk Producer Organization, run by the State Rural Livelihood Mission (SRLM), and the opening of seven milk chilling centres in the Gorakhpur division, CM Yogi highlighted the importance of women’s self-reliance and the opportunities available for them to thrive through hard work and training.
Addressing the gathering at Yogiraj Baba Gambhirnath Auditorium, CM Yogi stated, “No society can progress by ignoring half of its population. Women’s safety, respect, and self-reliance are vital for the development of the nation and society.” He encouraged women to choose their fields, receive proper training, and move forward with dedication.
The Chief Minister lauded women’s achievements, particularly those in the National Rural Livelihood Mission, and distributed certificates to several women for their outstanding work. Vidyut Sakhis, BC Sakhis, Lakhpati Didis, Namo Drone Didis, and Bank Sakhis were among those honoured for their contributions to society.
In a significant move, CM Yogi transferred Rs 242.30 crore to 7,405 women self-help groups under the National Livelihood Mission. This financial support aims to further empower women and enhance their economic participation.
CM Yogi said that under the guidance of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, a new era of women’s safety, respect and self-reliance, has begun. He highlighted schemes like Beti Bachao-Beti Padhao, Nari Vandan, Chief Minister Kanya Sumangala Yojana, and Matri Vandana Yojana as steps towards women’s empowerment.
He stated that, for the first time in independent India, women feel that policies have been designed specifically for them, and they are truly reaping the benefits of these initiatives.
The Chief Minister also mentioned that toilets constructed under the Swachh Bharat Mission symbolize women’s dignity, while free LPG connections represent efforts to promote their respect and empowerment.
In the program, CM Yogi announced that on December 27, PM Modi will distribute Gharauni certificates to 40 lakh families in Uttar Pradesh under the PM Swamitva Yojana.
He also mentioned that before this, Gharauni certificates had already been provided to 60 lakh families in the state.
On this occasion, the Chief Minister encouraged the women associated with the Shri Baba Gorakhnath Milk Producer Organization to move forward.
He highlighted the success of Bundelkhand’s Balinee Milk Producer Company as an example, which was started in 2019 by just five women. Today, it has 71,000 shareholders and collects 2.5 lakh litres of milk daily, earning a net profit of Rs 24 crore with a turnover of Rs 1225 crore.
The Chief Minister emphasized that Shri Baba Gorakhnath Milk Producer Company, located in Purvanchal, currently has 12,926 shareholders and collects 33,000 litres of milk daily. He encouraged women to increase their shareholders and expand milk collection efforts, aiming for a daily collection of 3 lakh litres. |
