Dhamtari, Jan 8 (NationPress) The Lakhpati Didi scheme, initiated by the Union government under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has become a significant catalyst for women's empowerment in the Dhamtari district of Chhattisgarh.

Through this transformative scheme, women are being connected to various livelihood opportunities and receiving economic empowerment.

The core aim of this initiative is to offer skill development training to women, enabling them to pursue self-employment.

Numerous women in the district are now setting remarkable examples by reaping the benefits of this program.

In Dhamtari, several women involved in this initiative have embarked on diverse entrepreneurial ventures and are on a steady path to becoming 'Lakhpati Didis'.

An inspiring beneficiary is Khileshwari Sahu, who hails from Dongardula village and has taken up mushroom cultivation at home.

Khileshwari Sahu expressed that mushroom farming has brought her family both self-sufficiency and economic success, generating an annual income of approximately Rs 1 lakh.

In a conversation with IANS, Lakhpati Didi Khileshwari Sahu, a member of the Vihan group, stated, "I cultivate mushrooms. From a single kilogram of spawn, I can harvest about 10 kilograms of mushrooms. Currently, I'm producing around 12 kilograms, yielding between Rs 50,000 and Rs 60,000 every two months. This income allows me to support my family. My gratitude goes to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for this opportunity."

Furthermore, Jhamin Bai, who is part of the Saraswati Self-Help Group, mentioned that she was able to secure a loan of Rs 3 lakh through the group, which enabled her to establish her business.

She shared, "From my shop, I earn approximately Rs 10,000 to Rs 12,000 monthly. The central government has implemented many programs to assist women in advancing, and I want to express my thanks to the Narendra Modi-led Union government."

The story of Sajni Kamar, a woman from the Kamar tribe residing in Kharkha village, is equally motivating.

She recounted, "Previously, my financial situation was dire, making it hard to manage even two meals a day. After joining the Vihan group, I easily obtained a government loan and started a small business. With a loan of Rs 1 lakh, I launched a grocery store. Now, I earn between Rs 12,000 and Rs 15,000 monthly, which has improved my family's financial stability and allowed us to live a fulfilling life."

Under the Lakhpati Didi scheme, women are linked to self-help groups and provided with skill training to facilitate self-employment upon completion of their training.

The scheme offers women interest-free loans ranging from Rs 1 lakh to Rs 5 lakh to help them establish their own businesses.