National-Level ‘Lakhpati Women Initiative’ Regional Workshop to be Held from July 9 to 11 in Raipur
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Raipur, July 8
A significant national-level regional workshop aimed at empowering women to become “Lakhpati Didis” is set to be held in the capital city Raipur from July 9 to 11, 2025. This workshop is being organized under the Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana – National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NRLM) by the Ministry of Rural Development, Government of India.
The event will witness the participation of senior officials, mission directors, livelihood experts, representatives from self-help groups (SHGs), and other stakeholders from 11 states across the country.
The workshop will be inaugurated in the presence of:
Mr. T.K. Anil, Additional Secretary, Ministry of Rural Development, Government of India
Ms. Niharika Barik, Principal Secretary, Department of Panchayat and Rural Development, Government of Chhattisgarh
Ms. Swati Sharma, Joint Secretary, Government of India
Mr. Bheem Singh, Secretary, Government of Chhattisgarh
It is noteworthy that Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has set a national target to create 3 crore “Lakhpati Didis” (women earning at least ₹1 lakh annually), through various efforts aimed at making rural women economically self-reliant and entrepreneurial.
In this context, the workshop will serve as a strong platform for in-depth discussions and experience-sharing on various themes, including:
Rural livelihood opportunities
Social and financial inclusion
Skill development
Market access
Value chain development
Strategies based on modern technologies
The workshop will witness the participation of delegates from the states of Madhya Pradesh, Bihar, Uttarakhand, Jharkhand, West Bengal, Jammu & Kashmir, Telangana, Odisha, Haryana, Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu, and Andhra Pradesh.
Notably, Mr. Shailesh Kumar Singh, Secretary, Ministry of Rural Development, Government of India, and Mr. S.C.L. Das, Secretary, Ministry of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises, will also address the participants through video conferencing and provide valuable guidance.
Throughout the workshop, various sessions will delve into topics such as utilization of local resources, women’s training, financial inclusion, and business promotion. An exhibition showcasing products made by self-help groups formed under the livelihood mission will also be organized, helping these groups gain greater market exposure.
Mrs. Jayashree Jain, Director, Chhattisgarh State Rural Livelihoods Mission, stated that all preparations for the workshop have been completed. She expressed confidence that the event will further inspire women leadership in rural development. This workshop, she emphasized, is not just a platform for dialogue but also a foundation for concrete future strategies aimed at empowering millions of women to become “Lakhpati Didis”.