PM Modi to Attend Lakhpati Didi Sammelan in Jalgaon, Maharashtra
Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced that he will be in Jalgaon, Maharashtra, on August 25 to take part in the Lakhpati Didi Sammelan. This event is part of a scheme that plays a key role in boosting women’s empowerment.
During the event, certificates will be handed over to 11 lakh Lakhpati Didis. Additionally, a fund of Rs. 2500 crore will be launched to benefit lakhs of women working with Self Help Groups (SHGs).
On the same day, PM Modi will also visit Jodhpur, Rajasthan. At around 11:15 AM, he will participate in the Lakhpati Didi Sammelan in Jalgaon. Later, at around 4:30 PM, he will be the Chief Guest at the concluding ceremony of the Platinum Jubilee celebrations of the Rajasthan High Court in Jodhpur.
In Jalgaon, PM Modi will give certificates and felicitate 11 lakh new Lakhpati Didis, who recently became Lakhpati during the third term of the NDA government. He will also interact with Lakhpati Didis from across the country.
The Prime Minister will release a Revolving Fund of Rs 2,500 crore, benefiting about 48 lakh members of 4.3 lakh SHGs. He will also disburse a bank loan of Rs 5,000 crore, benefiting 25.8 lakh members of 2.35 lakh SHGs. Since the inception of the Lakhpati Didi Yojana, one crore women have already been made Lakhpati Didis, with a target to make 3 crore Lakhpati Didis.
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PM Modi -: PM Modi is short for Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is the leader of India.
Lakhpati Didi Sammelan -: Lakhpati Didi Sammelan is a meeting or event where women who have become financially successful (Lakhpati means having a lakh or 100,000 rupees) are celebrated.
Jalgaon -: Jalgaon is a city in the state of Maharashtra, which is in the western part of India.
Maharashtra -: Maharashtra is a state in western India, known for its capital city, Mumbai.
Self Help Groups -: Self Help Groups are small groups of people, usually women, who come together to support each other financially and socially.
Rs. 2500 crore -: Rs. 2500 crore is a large amount of money, where 1 crore equals 10 million rupees. So, Rs. 2500 crore is 25 billion rupees.
Jodhpur -: Jodhpur is a city in the state of Rajasthan, which is in the northwestern part of India.
Rajasthan -: Rajasthan is a state in northwestern India, known for its deserts and palaces.
Platinum Jubilee -: Platinum Jubilee means the 75th anniversary of an event. In this case, it is the 75th anniversary of the Rajasthan High Court.
Rajasthan High Court -: The Rajasthan High Court is the highest court in the state of Rajasthan, where important legal cases are decided.
