Source: PIB
Context
The Ministry of Rural Development (MoRD), through DAY-NRLM, showcased products made by Lakhpati Didis and Self Help Groups (SHGs) at Bharat Tex 2026, highlighting rural entrepreneurship, traditional crafts, and market opportunities.
About Lakhpati Didi Initiative
What is it?
- A flagship initiative to help rural women earn an annual income of at least ₹1 lakh through sustainable livelihood activities.
- Implemented under Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana – National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NRLM).
- Launch Date: August 15, 2023
Implemented By
- Ministry of Rural Development (MoRD)
Objectives
- Increase the income of rural women.
- Promote women-led enterprises.
- Strengthen Self Help Groups (SHGs).
- Improve access to finance, skills, and markets.
About Bharat Tex 2026
- India’s largest global textile exhibition and trade event.
- Brings together the entire textile value chain from raw materials to finished products.
- Organised by the Bharat Tex Trade Federation (BTTF) with support from the Ministry of Textiles.
