Union Budget 2026: Sitharaman Unveils Major Upgrade to Lakhpati Didi Yojana
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Firstpost•01-02-2026, 13:38
Union Budget 2026: Sitharaman Unveils Major Upgrade to Lakhpati Didi Yojana
- •Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the 2026 Union Budget, focusing on women's entrepreneurial ambitions.
- •The Lakhpati Didi Yojana received significant upgrades, aiming to expand economic opportunities for rural women.
- •Sitharaman proposed establishing community-owned SHE Marts as retail outlets within cluster-level federations to support women entrepreneurs.
- •The upgraded scheme will strengthen self-help groups (SHGs) and help women transition from credit-linked livelihoods to enterprise ownership.
- •The Lakhpati Didi Yojana, implemented by the Ministry of Rural Development, empowers rural women through micro-enterprises and skill training, targeting an annual income of Rs 1 lakh.
Why It Matters: The 2026 Union Budget significantly upgrades the Lakhpati Didi Yojana, introducing SHE Marts to boost women's entrepreneurship.
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