TFP Bureau, Raipur, July 9, 2026: Chief Minister Shri Vishnu Deo Sai attended the first anniversary celebration of the radio programme ‘Didi Ke Goth’ and the Cluster-Level Organisation Conference at Pt. Deendayal Upadhyay Auditorium in Raipur on July 9. Addressing the gathering, he said that Didi Ke Goth has emerged as a powerful platform for inspiration for women across Chhattisgarh, sharing motivational stories on self-reliance, livelihoods, innovation, and entrepreneurship. He said that the success story of one woman inspires thousands of others, making the programme a meaningful instrument of women\u2019s empowerment.<\/p>\n
On the occasion, the Chief Minister released the Didi Ke Goth Coffee Table Book, the Bihaan Vani quarterly magazine and the Mor Gaon Mor Pani book. He also honoured women who shared their success stories through the programme and visited an exhibition based on the 12 episodes of Didi Ke Goth. He interacted with members of Self-Help Groups at the photo gallery organised at the auditorium premises, learning about their innovations and livelihood activities while encouraging them to continue their entrepreneurial journey.<\/p>\n
The Chief Minister interacted virtually with Lakhpati Didi, Smt. Vidya Nishad, from Durg district. She shared that after losing her husband during the COVID-19 pandemic, she received training and guidance through the Bihaan programme. She started a garment and fancy store business and now earns an annual income of more than Rs. 5 lakh, achieving financial independence. The Chief Minister appreciated her achievements and wished her continued success.<\/p>\n
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Chief Minister Shri Sai said that Didi Ke Goth has completed one year, with 12 episodes broadcast so far. Every second Thursday of the month, a successful woman shares her journey of struggle and achievement in her own dialect, inspiring women across the state.<\/p>\n
He said that Indian culture regards women as embodiments of divinity, citing the Vedic verse, “Yatra Naryastu Pujyante Ramante Tatra Devata.” He said that women associated with the Bihaan programme are becoming economically empowered. Some have become Drone Didis, while others are working as masons, practising organic farming, manufacturing catering plates, engaging in animal husbandry and pursuing other livelihood activities to strengthen their families’ economic condition. He added that today’s Lakhpati Didis are moving towards becoming Crorepati Didis and will play an important role in building a developed India and a developed Chhattisgarh.<\/p>\n
The Chief Minister said that the state government is continuously working to strengthen women’s economic empowerment. Referring to his visit to Arang during Sushasan Tihar, he said that women there have developed an integrated goat, poultry and fish farming model through a Goat Unit, enabling them to become Lakhpati Didis. He described such innovations as a source of inspiration for women across the state.<\/p>\n
The Chief Minister said that the state government has launched the Chief Minister Helpline 1076 to strengthen good governance, enabling citizens to register complaints related to electricity, water, revenue, police and other departments. Nearly 8,000 officials are working to ensure prompt grievance redressal, and he personally reviews the system regularly. He also said that under the Chief Minister’s Electricity Bill Payment Resolution Scheme, consumers with electricity bill arrears of up to two years are receiving surcharge relief, with more than \u20b9700 crore waived so far.<\/p>\n
Deputy Chief Minister Shri Vijay Sharma said that Didi Ke Goth has become a platform for knowledge, innovation and inspiration for women. He said the state government’s objective is to help more women become Lakhpati Didis. He noted that women associated with Bihaan have played a significant role in implementing the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana. He added that 11 lakh houses have already been completed in the state, with support from a \u20b926,000 crore provision.<\/p>\n
He said that the ’36 Kala’ brand has been developed to provide national recognition to products made by Self-Help Groups. The state government is also working to connect all groups with digital platforms, enabling women to market their products directly to consumers and receive better returns. Citing the example of a Drone Didi from Khairagarh, he said that women are increasing their incomes through modern technology. He added that with the decline of Naxalism in Bastar, the role of Self-Help Groups in activities such as Bank Sakhi, Pashu Sakhi, Common Service Centres (CSCs) and other livelihood initiatives will expand further.<\/p>\n
Women and Child Development Minister Smt Lakshmi Rajwade said that women across the state are becoming economically and socially empowered through Self-Help Groups. She said that women’s empowerment forms the foundation of the development of society, the state and the nation. Under the leadership of Chief Minister Shri Vishnu Deo Sai, effective efforts are underway to help women progress from Lakhpati Didis to Crorepati Didis.<\/p>\n
Skill Development and Technical Education Minister Guru Khushwant Saheb said that women play a vital role in building a developed Chhattisgarh and a developed India. Through Didi Ke Goth, inspiring stories of innovation, success and self-employment are reaching women across the state, encouraging them to become self-reliant.<\/p>\n
Twelve Episodes in One Year Create a Strong Platform for Inspiration and Innovation<\/p>\n
Didi Ke Goth has been broadcast on the second Thursday of every month since August 31, 2025. The programme features 38 women from 25 districts of the state, who share stories of innovation, livelihoods and success in their local dialects. The 12th episode was broadcast statewide on July 9.<\/p>\n
Under the Chhattisgarh State Rural Livelihood Mission (Bihaan), the 12 episodes have covered topics including Lakhpati Didi, Niyad Nella Nar, minor forest produce collection, women’s participation in the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana, Saras Mela, Drone Didi, Krishi Sakhi and Pashu Sakhi, Nayi Chetna 4.0, financial inclusion, Farmer Producer Companies, success stories of women public representatives, livestock development, cybercrime and banking fraud awareness, the ‘Chhattisgarh Kala’ brand, and the inspiring one-year journey of Didi Ke Goth.<\/p>\n
Chairman of the Chhattisgarh Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board Dr Rampratap Singh, Zila Panchayat President Shri Naveen Kumar Agrawal, Vice-President Shri Sandeep Yadu, Guru Saurabh Saheb, Additional Chief Secretary, Panchayat and Rural Development Department Smt Richa Sharma, Director of Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Gramin) Shri Taran Prakash Sinha, Mission Director of the Chhattisgarh State Rural Livelihood Mission (Bihaan) Shri Ashwani Devangan, senior officials and a large number of Bihaan Didis were present on the occasion.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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