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'Lakhpati Didi' Mamata becomes symbol of rural empowerment
Orissa POST
|June 04, 2025
From the shadows of financial struggle to becoming a beacon of rural empowerment, Mamata Nath Sharma of Taradipal village in Kendrapara district has emerged as a true changemaker. Recently honoured at the National Lakhpati Didi Conference held at the state Lok Seva Bhawan, Mamata’s story reflects the spirit of resilience, opportunity, and transformation that lies at the heart of India’s rural development vision.
The Lakhpati Didi Yojana, launched by the Central government December 23, 2023, aims to empower rural women to earn at least ₹1 lakh annually by promoting self-employment through Self-Help Groups (SHGs). Implemented in state under the Odisha Livelihood Mission and Mission Shakti, the initiative fosters self-reliance and leadership among grassroots women.
Kendrapara district has stood out, achieving 97 per cent of its target and earning second place in the state, just behind Nayagarh, in creating the highest number of ‘Lakhpati Didis’.
This story is from the June 04, 2025 edition of Orissa POST.
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