Lakhpati SHG women initiative:
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The Ministry of Rural Development launched the Lakhpati SHG women Initiative.
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The initiative aims to enable rural Self Help Group (SHGs) women to earn at least Rs.1 lakh per annum.
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This will be achieved by focusing on diversifying livelihood activities at the household level ranging from Agriculture and allied, Livestock, NTFP (Non-timber Forest Products) and other interventions.
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Target: To provide livelihood support to 25 million rural SHG women in the next 2 years.