₹267 cr undisbursed as Gujarat lags behind in implementing ‘Lakhpati Didi’ scheme
Lakhpati Didi scheme (image: IANS)While lofty claims are being made about women empowerment in the state, Gujarat has failed to provide adequate encouragement for women to become self-reliant. The Centre had sanctioned ₹267 crore to Gujarat under the Lakhpati Didi scheme, but so far, not even a penny has been disbursed.Unemployment in Gujarat is witnessing a concerning surge, affecting not just urban areas but also deeply impacting rural regions. As job opportunities dwindle, women across the state are increasingly seeking ways to earn a livelihood. Amid inflation and rising household expenses, many women are stepping up to share financial responsibilities and pursue self-reliance. The Lakhpati Didi scheme, introduced by the central government, is designed to support this shift by equipping women with business and entrepreneurship training, facilitating access to loans and subsidies, and providing crucial marketing assistance to help them establish and grow their ventures.According to a report presented in Parliament, 6,06,805 women in Gujarat have benefited from the Lakhpati Didi scheme. In comparison, Maharashtra has 22.69 lakh beneficiaries, Andhra Pradesh 17.41 lakh, Madhya Pradesh 12.84 lakh, Uttar Pradesh 11.15 lakh, West Bengal 11.59 lakh, and Odisha 7.80 lakh women who have become Lakhpati Didis. It has been revealed that the central government has generously granted funds worth several crores of rupees to states like Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Odisha, Haryana, Punjab, Arunachal Pradesh, and Tamil Nadu under the Lakhpati Didi scheme. While a major announcement was made regarding ₹267 crore for Gujarat, the state is yet to set the ball roll.Also read:Gujarat MPs spend only ₹10 cr out of ₹254 cr development funds in a year
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While lofty claims are being made about women empowerment in the state, Gujarat has failed to provide adequate encouragement for women to become self-reliant. The Centre had sanctioned ₹267 crore to Gujarat under the Lakhpati Didi scheme, but so far, not even a penny has been disbursed.
Unemployment in Gujarat is witnessing a concerning surge, affecting not just urban areas but also deeply impacting rural regions. As job opportunities dwindle, women across the state are increasingly seeking ways to earn a livelihood.
Amid inflation and rising household expenses, many women are stepping up to share financial responsibilities and pursue self-reliance.
The Lakhpati Didi scheme, introduced by the central government, is designed to support this shift by equipping women with business and entrepreneurship training, facilitating access to loans and subsidies, and providing crucial marketing assistance to help them establish and grow their ventures.
According to a report presented in Parliament, 6,06,805 women in Gujarat have benefited from the Lakhpati Didi scheme. In comparison, Maharashtra has 22.69 lakh beneficiaries, Andhra Pradesh 17.41 lakh, Madhya Pradesh 12.84 lakh, Uttar Pradesh 11.15 lakh, West Bengal 11.59 lakh, and Odisha 7.80 lakh women who have become Lakhpati Didis.
It has been revealed that the central government has generously granted funds worth several crores of rupees to states like Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Odisha, Haryana, Punjab, Arunachal Pradesh, and Tamil Nadu under the Lakhpati Didi scheme. While a major announcement was made regarding ₹267 crore for Gujarat, the state is yet to set the ball roll.
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Gujarat MPs spend only ₹10 cr out of ₹254 cr development funds in a year
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