In a bid to empower women across Uttarakhand, the state government has launched the Lakhpati Didi scheme.
This visionary program aims to transform 1.25 lakh women into millionaires by the year 2025.
The key feature of this scheme is the provision of interest-free loans of up to Rs 5 lakh to eligible women entrepreneurs.
Who Can Benefit from This Scheme?
To qualify for the Lakhpati Didi scheme, women must meet certain criteria:
They must be permanent residents of Uttarakhand.
They should be active members of self-help groups.
The scheme was inaugurated in November 2022.
Its primary objective is to accelerate the economic development of women in the state.
Required Documents
To avail themselves of this opportunity, women need to provide specific documents:
Proof of permanent residency
Aadhaar card
Income certificate
Ration card
Passport-sized photographs
A registered mobile number is also essential.
Interest-Free Loans for Business Growth
The core purpose of this initiative is to empower women entrepreneurs, allowing them to expand their businesses without financial constraints.
The government offers interest-free loans of up to Rs 5 lakh to facilitate easy business growth.
Who Qualifies for the Benefits?
Under the Chief Minister’s Lakhpati Didi Yojana, women in the state who are affiliated with self-help groups and have low annual incomes will be selected to participate.
This scheme marks a significant step forward in the state government’s efforts to boost women’s income and foster their overall development.