**Executive Summary**
This document reports on the Vice-President of India's interaction with Women's Self-Help Groups (SHGs) in Tripura on International Women's Day, March 8, 2026. The discussion focused on the transformative impact of the Lakhpati Didi initiative and other women-centric schemes, highlighting progress in women's empowerment and economic contribution.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Women-Led Development:** India has transitioned from women development to women-led development, with SHGs serving as a powerful instrument for social and economic empowerment.
* **Lakhpati Didi Initiative:** Approximately 10 crore women are connected to SHGs nationally, and over 2 crore have become Lakhpati Didis.
* **Tripura's Target:** The State of Tripura has set an ambitious target of creating 1.35 lakh Lakhpati Didis.
* **Other Initiatives:** The Vice-President highlighted initiatives like Namo Drone Didi and the prioritization of women beneficiaries under schemes such as Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana, Jal Jeevan Mission, and Ujjwala Yojana.
* **Economic Outlook:** Growing achievements in education and entrepreneurship among women lead to confidence that many Lakhpati Didis will soon become Crorepati Didis, strengthening the nation's economy.
* **Event Engagement:** The Vice-President visited SHG stalls at the International Trade & Fair Centre and was briefed on local products.
* **Attendees:** The program was attended by the Governor and Chief Minister of Tripura, Members of the Legislative Assembly, senior state government officials, and members of various Women's Self-Help Groups.
**Impact Analysis**
**Women's Self-Help Groups (SHGs)**
* **Impact:** Recognized for their significant contribution to grassroots development and women's empowerment. The Lakhpati Didi initiative is transforming their lives and improving their economic standing.
* **Action Required:** Continue participation and growth within SHGs and related initiatives, aiming to achieve higher economic milestones such as becoming "Crorepati Didis."
**State Government of Tripura**
* **Impact:** Appreciated for its efforts and ambitious target in women's empowerment through the Lakhpati Didi initiative.
* **Action Required:** Continue implementation and pursuit of the set targets for creating Lakhpati Didis and fostering women's economic development.
**Vice-President of India**
* **Impact:** Actively engages with and lauds the contributions of women in empowerment and economic development.
* **Action Required:** Continue to highlight and promote women-centric initiatives and the achievements of women across the nation.
Key Entities Referenced
Lakhpati Didi Initiative: A key initiative aimed at empowering women, with the goal of creating Lakhpati Didis (women achieving a certain income threshold).
Self-Help Groups (SHGs): Organizations of women focused on grassroots development and economic empowerment, central to the policy's impact.
Namo Drone Didi: An initiative highlighted for its contribution to women's empowerment.
Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana: A government scheme that benefits women and has significantly improved their lives.
Tripura: The location where the Vice-President interacted with Self-Help Groups, highlighting the state's specific targets for the Lakhpati Didi initiative.
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Posted On: 08 MAR 2026 3:38PM by PIB Delhi
The Vice-President of India, Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan, today interacted with members of Women’s Self-
Help Groups (SHGs) at International Trade & Fair Centre, Hapania,Tripura on the occasion of
International Women’s Day and lauded their contribution to grassroots development and women’s
empowerment.
Addressing the gathering, the Vice-President said that India has witnessed a major transformation in the
past decade under the leadership of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, moving from the concept of
women development to women-led development. He noted that Self-Help Groups have become a
powerful instrument of social and economic empowerment, enabling women to emerge as confident
leaders and contributors to the nation’s progress.
Highlighting the Lakhpati Didi initiative, Shri Radhakrishnan said that around 10 crore women have been
connected to Self-Help Groups across the country, and more than two crore women have already become
Lakhpati Didis. Appreciating the efforts of the Government of Tripura, he noted that the State has set an
ambitious target of creating 1.35 lakh Lakhpati Didis, reflecting the rapid progress being made in women’s
empowerment.
The Vice-President also highlighted initiatives such as Namo Drone Didi and the prioritisation of women
beneficiaries under schemes like Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana, Jal Jeevan Mission and Ujjwala Yojana,
which have significantly improved the lives of women.
Noting the growing achievements of women in education and entrepreneurship, Shri Radhakrishnan
expressed confidence that many Lakhpati Didis would soon become Crorepati Didis, further strengthening
the nation’s economy.
The Vice-President also visited SHG stalls at the International Trade & Fair Centre, and was briefed about
the local products being showcased by Self-Help Groups from various districts.The programme was attended by the Governor of Tripura, Shri Indrasena Reddy Nallu; Chief Minister of
Tripura, Dr. Manik Saha; Members of the Legislative Assembly; senior officials of the State Government;
and members of various Women’s Self-Help Groups.
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