Vice-President Interacts with Women’s Self-Help Groups in Tripura on International Women’s Day

Lakhpati Didi Initiative Transforming Lives of Women Across India: Vice-President SHG Didis are Silent Architects of Grassroots Development: Vice-President Vice-President Expresses Confidence that Lakhpati Didis Will Become Crorepati Didis 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. ******** PR/ASM/VMJ (Release ID: 2236577) Visitor Counter : 620 Read this release in: Urdu , हिन्दी , Bengali , Tamil , Malayalam Vice President's Secretariat Vice-President Interacts with Women’s Self-Help Groups in Tripura on International Women’s Day Lakhpati Didi Initiative Transforming Lives of Women Across India: Vice-President SHG Didis are Silent Architects of Grassroots Development: Vice-President Vice-President Expresses Confidence that Lakhpati Didis Will Become Crorepati Didis 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. ******** PR/ASM/VMJ (Release ID: 2236577) Lakhpati Didi Initiative Transforming Lives of Women Across India: Vice-President<br/><br/>SHG Didis are Silent Architects of Grassroots Development: Vice-President<br/><br/>Vice-President Expresses Confidence that Lakhpati Didis Will Become Crorepati Didis" /> <span style="font-family:Times New Roman,Times,serif"><span style="font-size:16px">The Vice-President of India, Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan, today interacted with members of Women’s Self-Help Groups (SHGs) at International Trade &amp; Fair Centre, Hapania,Tripura on the occasion of International Women’s Day and lauded their contribution to grassroots development and women’s empowerment.</span></span></p> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman,Times,serif"><span style="font-size:16px">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.</span></span></p> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman,Times,serif"><span style="font-size:16px">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.</span></span></p> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman,Times,serif"><span style="font-size:16px">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.</span></span></p> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman,Times,serif"><span style="font-size:16px">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.</span></span></p> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman,Times,serif"><span style="font-size:16px">The Vice-President also visited SHG stalls at the International Trade &amp; Fair Centre, and was briefed about the local products being showcased by Self-Help Groups from various districts.</span></span></p> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman,Times,serif"><span style="font-size:16px">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.</span></span></p> <p style="text-align:center"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman,Times,serif"><span style="font-size:16px">********</span></span></p> <p style="text-align:justify"><strong><span style="font-family:Times New Roman,Times,serif"><span style="font-size:16px">PR/ASM/VMJ</span></span></strong></p> " /> var mPlayer = document.getElementById("background_music"); var mPlayAction = document.getElementById("playbutton"); var isPlaying = false; function playAudio() { mPlayer.play(); isPlaying = true; 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