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Union Minister of State for Youth Affairs and Sports, Smt. Raksha Khadse, visited Chhattisgarh to witness the impactful role of women-led self-help groups in economic and social advancement. The Minister acknowledged the significance of these groups in empowering women financially and fostering social transformation in rural areas. The Pragati Women
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Union Minister for Rural Development, Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan, addressed 400 'Jeevika Didis' at the 'Smariddh Didi se Smariddh Rastra: Republic Day Felicitation Event 2026', where he announced a target of transforming 3 crore women into 'Lakhpati Didis'. Emphasizing women's empowerment, the
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The SARAS–2026 exhibition is set to be inaugurated on January 8, 2026, in Guntur, Andhra Pradesh. The event aims to empower women's Self-Help Groups by providing them exposure to international standards and new marketing strategies. It will gather around 300 women artisans and entrepreneurs from across India,
Nayi Chetna 4.0
Union Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan launched Nayi Chetna 4.0, a campaign aimed at promoting gender equality and women's empowerment across rural India. The initiative, supported by multiple ministries, seeks to eliminate gender-based violence and enhance women's economic opportunities. The campaign will run until December
DNT Empowerment
The Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment (MoSJE) and the Ministry of Rural Development (MoRD) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to empower De-Notified, Nomadic, and Semi-Nomadic Tribes (DNTs) in India. This partnership aims to integrate DNT Self-Help Groups (SHGs) into the National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NRLM) framework, providing
Shivraj Singh Chouhan
Union Minister for Agriculture and Rural Development, Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan, will visit Ludhiana, Punjab on October 14, 2025. He will inaugurate the new Administrative Building at the Indian Institute of Maize Research, interact with farmers and Self-Help Groups, and hand over approval letters for the reconstruction of houses for
Rural Development
The Union Ministry of Rural Development, in collaboration with Kudumbashree, organized a two-day workshop on Rural Enterprise Incubators in Thiruvananthapuram. The event highlighted the mobilization of over 10 crore women into 90 lakh self-help groups, promoting women-led entrepreneurship. Key discussions focused on scaling the incubator program and creating actionable strategies
SARAS Aajeevika Mela
The Union Ministry of Rural Development is organizing the 27th SARAS Aajeevika Mela from September 5 to 22, 2025, at Major Dhyanchand National Stadium in New Delhi. The event will feature around 200 stalls with participation from over 400 women from Self-Help Groups (SHGs) across India. The Mela aims to
Self-Help Groups
The Ministry of Rural Development reports that cumulative loans disbursed to women Self Help Groups under the Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana - National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NRLM) have reached Rs. 11,10,945.88 crores, with an outstanding amount of Rs. 3,00,342.21 crores. The government has implemented various
Raksha Bandhan
On Raksha Bandhan, Union Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan tied handmade indigenous rakhis made by Self-Help Group (SHG) women and urged them to adopt six key resolutions aimed at promoting Swadeshi products, encouraging women to join SHGs, ensuring financial independence, and addressing child education and nutrition. He emphasized the government&
Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana
The Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana – National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NRLM) aims to increase household income by mobilizing rural households into Self-Help Groups (SHGs). As of June 2025, over 10.05 crore women have been organized into 90.90 lakh SHGs. The program supports MahilaKisans through agro-ecological practices and integrated farming clusters,
National Handloom Day
On National Handloom Day, Union Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan engaged virtually with Self-Help Group (SHG) women, emphasizing the importance of handlooms as symbols of self-reliance and cultural identity. He highlighted the positive impact of the National Rural Livelihood Mission (NRLM) on women's economic stability and social standing.