PM Modi in Maharashtra: Prime Minister Interacts with Lakhpati Didis and Distributes Certificates in Jalgaon (Watch Video)

Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacted with 'Lakhpati Didis'—women from self-help groups earning Rs 1 lakh annually in Jalgaon, Maharashtra, on Sunday. The event marks the felicitation of 11 lakh new Lakhpati Didis who reached this milestone during the third term of his government.  Prime Minister Narendra Modi distributed certificates to Lakhpati Didis during the Lakhpati Didi Sammelan held in Jalgaon.

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#Watch | Prime Minister @narendramodi interacts with Lakhpati Didis from across the country.

PM Modi will give certificates and felicitate 11 lakh new Lakhpati Didis shortly in Jalgaon.

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A group of women welcomed Modi in Jalgaon following which he interacted with a few members of some self-help groups (SHGs).

#WATCH | Maharashtra: Prime Minister Narendra Modi hands over certificates to Lakhpati Didis during the Lakhpati Didi Sammelan in Jalgaon. pic.twitter.com/24CVD2tKb3

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The self-help groups (SHGs) are engaged in various sectors, including livestock and government schemes such as 'Krishi Sakhi' and 'NAMO Drone Didi,' according to officials. They highlighted that SHGs are crucial for providing skills that address rural needs and creating local employment opportunities.

#WATCH | Maharashtra: Prime Minister Narendra Modi attends the Lakhpati Didi Sammelan in Jalgaon.

Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde, Deputy CMs Devendra Fadnavis and Ajit Pawar also present. pic.twitter.com/mgZNsVJNm8

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An official statement had said on Saturday that Modi would also release at the Jalgaon event a revolving fund of Rs 2,500 crore that would benefit about 48 lakh members of 4.3 lakh SHGs.