Rural Development and Panchayati Raj Minister Giriraj Singh today chaired a national conclave on enabling two crore Lakhpati Didi's, who earn sustainable income of at least one lakh rupees per annum. The conclave was organised by Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana- National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NRLM) in New Delhi.

Speaking on the occasion, Mr Singh stressed adopting a whole of government approach for maximum impact through convergence to transform the rural economy with the enabling of Lakhpati Didis. He added that DAY-NRLM, the flagship poverty alleviation programme of the Central government is the world's largest initiative to improve the livelihoods of the poor.