The primary objective of the scheme is to improve the economic status of women in Uttarakhand by empowering them to become financially self-reliant and achieve the status of Lakhpati Didis.
Under this scheme, to brand and market the products manufactured by self-help groups, the Uttarakhand State Rural Livelihood Mission has established 17 Saras Centers, 2 state-level Uttara outlets, 24 Growth Centers, and 7 Millet Bakeries. Additionally, the groups’ products are sold at various Saras Melas, helping to increase their income and improve their livelihoods.
The beneficiary must be a resident of Uttarakhand.
The beneficiary must be a woman associated with a self-help group.
Women beneficiaries from hilly and plain areas, aged between 18 and 65 years, are eligible to avail the benefits of this scheme.
✦ Required ◦ Optional
Women associated with self-help groups under the National Rural Livelihood Mission (NRLM), who are engaged in various income-generating activities, are selected at the block level. Members of women’s groups whose annual income is less than ₹1 lakh are eligible for selection at the development block level.
For information regarding the Lakhpati Didi Yojana, assistance can be obtained from the District Mission Manager or District Thematic Expert at the district level, and the Block Development Officer or Block Mission Manager at the development block level.
