Nirmala Sitharaman Unveils Dual Boost for Women in Budget 2026
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News18•01-02-2026, 12:05
Nirmala Sitharaman Unveils Dual Boost for Women in Budget 2026
- •Union Budget 2026 introduces two major initiatives for women: the expansion of the Lakhpati Didi scheme and the launch of 'She-Mark'.
- •The Lakhpati Didi scheme, aimed at rural women in Self Help Groups (SHGs), seeks to empower 3 crore women to earn at least ₹1 lakh annually through skill training in areas like LED manufacturing, plumbing, and drone operation.
- •'She-Mark' is a new program designed for women entrepreneurs, facilitating investment and loan access for women-led startups and small-scale industries.
- •Benefits of 'She-Mark' include easier access to low-interest bank loans, advanced financial instruments, priority market access via Government e-Marketplace (GeM), tax exemptions, and increased investor attraction.
- •While Lakhpati Didi focuses on rural economic empowerment, 'She-Mark' aims to transform educated and skilled women entrepreneurs into world-class businesswomen across urban and rural areas.
Why It Matters: Budget 2026 offers significant economic empowerment for women through Lakhpati Didi expansion and new 'She-Mark' initiative.
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