Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Jalgaon Maharashtra on Sunday (25 August 2024). The Prime Minister will distribute certificates to the new 11 lakh lakhpati Didis. He will also interact with Lakhpati Didis, who earn one lakh rupees or more per annum.
During the program, the Prime Minister will release a revolving fund – Community Investment Fund of Rs 2500 crore, which will benefit about 48 lakh members of 4.3 lakh Self Help Groups (SHGs). The Prime Minister will also release a bank loan of Rs 5000 crore, which will benefit 25.8 lakh members of 2,35,400 Self-Help Groups (SHGs). About 30,000 places in 34 states and Union Territories i.e. State capitals across the country, District headquarters and CLF will join this program virtually.
According to the Rural Development Ministry, the Ministry has already created 1 crore Lakhpati Didis. These Lakhpati Didis have not only pulled their families out of poverty but are also becoming role models for the rest of society. The ministry aims to create 3 crore Lakhpati Didis in the next 3 years.
