{"id":4386,"date":"2025-11-05T16:48:53","date_gmt":"2025-11-05T16:48:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thefrontpage24.com\/?p=4386"},"modified":"2025-11-05T16:48:53","modified_gmt":"2025-11-05T16:48:53","slug":"vice-president-lauds-lakhpati-didi-initiative-as-a-model-of-women-led-development","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thefrontpage24.com\/?p=4386","title":{"rendered":"Vice-President Lauds \u2018Lakhpati Didi\u2019 Initiative as a Model of Women-Led Development"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>TFP Bureau, Raipur, November 5, 2025: Vice-President of India Shri C.P. Radhakrishnan hailed the \u2018Lakhpati Didi\u2019 initiative as a shining example of women-led development and grassroots democracy during his address at the <em>Lakhpati Didi Sammelan<\/em>held in Rajnandgaon, Chhattisgarh. Calling the initiative a movement of courage, confidence, and independence, he said it represents the growing empowerment of women who are transforming rural India through their determination and collective effort.<\/p>\n<p>The Vice-President was joined by Chhattisgarh Governor Shri Ramen Deka, Chief Minister Shri Vishnu Deo Sai, and Assembly Speaker Dr. Raman Singh at the event. Addressing thousands of women beneficiaries, Shri Radhakrishnan described the <em>Lakhpati Didi<\/em> initiative as a symbol of dignity and self-reliance. \u201cThe term \u2018Lakhpati Didi\u2019 is not merely about income\u2014it signifies confidence, empowerment, and pride,\u201d he said, commending the achievements of self-help groups (SHGs) that are driving the movement at the grassroots level.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-4387\" src=\"https:\/\/thefrontpage24.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IMG_1928.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"680\" height=\"452\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thefrontpage24.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IMG_1928.jpeg 680w, https:\/\/thefrontpage24.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IMG_1928-451x300.jpeg 451w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 680px) 100vw, 680px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>He lauded Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi\u2019s vision of creating three crore <em>Lakhpati Didis<\/em> across the nation, describing it as a transformative step in women-led development. Over two crore women in India, including more than five lakh in Chhattisgarh, have already achieved financial independence through SHGs and income-generating activities under this initiative.<\/p>\n<p>Praising the Chhattisgarh government\u2019s efforts, the Vice-President highlighted that in Rajnandgaon alone, more than one lakh women have been empowered through 9,663 self-help groups, receiving financial assistance of over \u20b9700 crore. He noted that the state government\u2019s <em>Mahila Samman Yojana<\/em> has directly transferred over \u20b913,000 crore in 20 installments to women beneficiaries, boosting their financial autonomy.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-4389\" src=\"https:\/\/thefrontpage24.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IMG_1926.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"360\" height=\"209\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Emphasizing the essence of participatory democracy, Shri Radhakrishnan remarked, \u201cDemocracy does not live only in Parliament\u2014it thrives in gram sabhas, panchayats, and self-help groups where citizens discuss, decide, and develop together.\u201d He praised Rajnandgaon for being a symbol of women\u2019s leadership, with over 1,000 women actively serving as Panch, Sarpanch, and members of Janpad and Zila Panchayats.<\/p>\n<p>Encouraging women to aim higher, he expressed hope that many <em>Lakhpati Didis<\/em> would soon become <em>Crorepati Didis<\/em>. \u201cWomen are no longer confined to their homes\u2014they are administrators, entrepreneurs, and nation-builders,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>Reflecting on Chhattisgarh\u2019s journey of transformation, Shri Radhakrishnan noted that the state, once plagued by scarcity of power and infrastructure, is now a power-surplus region contributing to the nation\u2019s energy grid. He commended the government\u2019s success in tackling Naxalism, crediting the joint efforts of the Centre, the State, and the security forces. \u201cPeace and progress in Chhattisgarh are the outcomes of collective political will and development-driven governance,\u201d he observed.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-4388\" src=\"https:\/\/thefrontpage24.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IMG_1927.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"360\" height=\"306\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thefrontpage24.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IMG_1927.jpeg 360w, https:\/\/thefrontpage24.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IMG_1927-353x300.jpeg 353w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 360px) 100vw, 360px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Drawing an inspiring parallel with India\u2019s recent triumph in the Women\u2019s Cricket World Cup, he said, \u201cJust as our women cricketers have made the nation proud, the women of Chhattisgarh are leading a quiet revolution of social and economic change.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The Vice-President also inaugurated a new five-storey facility at the Udayachal Health and Research Institute in Rajnandgaon. He commended the institute\u2019s role in making Chhattisgarh cataract-free and its contribution to national campaigns such as the <em>National Netra Jyoti Abhiyan<\/em> and <em>Cataract-Free Bharat Mission<\/em>. He also highlighted the success of <em>Ayushman Bharat<\/em>, <em>Ayushman Arogya Mandir<\/em>, and <em>PM-Ayushman Bharat Health Infrastructure Mission<\/em> in improving healthcare access across the country.<\/p>\n<p>At the event, Shri Radhakrishnan interacted with women\u2019s self-help groups and witnessed demonstrations of innovative initiatives, including assistive devices made by <em>Divyangjan<\/em>. He praised the women\u2019s active role in public welfare, natural resource management, and community-driven development.<\/p>\n<p>Recalling Chhattisgarh\u2019s statehood formation on November 1, 2000, Shri Radhakrishnan paid tribute to former Prime Minister Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee, whose vision led to the creation of the state. \u201cAs a Member of Parliament, I had the honor of supporting the Bill that fulfilled this historic dream,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>Concluding his address, the Vice-President expressed confidence that Chhattisgarh and Rajnandgaon will continue to lead the nation in empowerment, democracy, and cultural pride.<\/p>\n<p>Earlier in the day, Shri Radhakrishnan also attended the spectacular air show by the Indian Air Force\u2019s Surya Kiran Aerobatic Team in Nava Raipur as part of the state\u2019s Silver Jubilee celebrations. The breathtaking aerial display, marked by precision and patriotism, captivated the audience and underscored the celebratory spirit of Chhattisgarh\u2019s 25th Foundation Day.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Calls It a Reflection of Grassroots Democracy and Empowered India<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":4390,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[116,118,117],"tags":[747],"class_list":["post-4386","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-breaking-news","category-chhattishgarh","category-state","tag-lakhpati-didi-felicitation"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v25.9 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Vice-President Lauds \u2018Lakhpati Didi\u2019 Initiative as a Model of Women-Led Development - thefrontpage24.com<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/thefrontpage24.com\/?p=4386\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Vice-President Lauds \u2018Lakhpati Didi\u2019 Initiative as a Model of Women-Led Development - 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