Rendering 30 million “Lakhpati Didis” will Drive Nation Forward
Introduction of a unique housing program for the middle class
GG News Bureau
New Delhi, 2nd Feb. The government aims to support individuals in their efforts to enhance their lives, as their empowerment and overall well-being will propel the nation forward. In line with this objective, the interim Union Budget for the fiscal year 2024–25 was presented in the Lok Sabha on Thursday by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman. The interim budget includes several significant announcements from the finance minister, including a notable one about the Lakhpati Didi Scheme. The Finance Minister has expressed the intention to promote the Lakhpati Didi scheme and increase the number of lakhpati didis from 20 million to 30 million. In simpler terms, there is a plan to create an additional one million Lakhpati Didis.
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What is this Yojana?
Actually, the purpose of the government’s Lakhpati Didi Yojana was to elevate women from Self Help Groups (SHG) to the status of having an annual income of at least Rs 1 lakh. Women are given small loans in this way. Women are also encouraged to use digital banking services and other digital platforms. Let us inform you that on August 15, 2023, Prime Minister Narendra Modi made reference to the Lakhpati Didi scheme in his Independence Day speech from the Red Fort’s ramparts. 10 crore rural women participate in self-help groups today, he had stated. You will find “Bankwalididi,” “Anganwadidididi,” and “Dawaiwalididi” in the village. To create two crore lakhpati Didis in the villages
Skill India Mission provides training to 1.4 crore youth
During the presentation of the interim budget in Parliament, Nirmala Sitharaman, the Finance Minister, mentioned that 1.4 crore youth received training and skill development under the Skill India Mission. The mission centers on the development, reskilling, and skilling of individuals through both short- and long-term training programs. Through more than 20 Central Ministries/Departments, the government is executing different skill development initiatives across the nation as part of the Mission. In addition, he stated that the macroeconomic environment is stable and the nation’s economy is doing well.
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Announcement of the Ayushman Yojana expanded many scope
The expansion of the Ayushman Yojana was also announced in the final budget of the Modi administration’s second term. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced during the Lok Sabha budget presentation that the Ayushman scheme will now encompass workers who are Anganwadi workers, assistants, and ASHA workers. The advantage of this free treatment center will also be extended to them. She said that the nation’s medical colleges will also have more facilities.
The family receives free treatment up to Rs 5 lakh annually under the Ayushman Yojana. The Finance Minister added that immunizations have been provided by the government to prevent cervical cancer. There will be free cervical cancer vaccinations for girls. In addition, the Minister of Finance stated that Anganwadi centers will be established.
What is the Ayushman Bharat Scheme?
Eligible families can receive free treatment up to Rs 5 lakh annually under this scheme. Government and private hospitals have been included in the nation for this reason. Test costs are reimbursed under this scheme up to 10 days after discharge and up to one week prior to admission. Under this, numerous grave illnesses, such as cancer and kidney disease, are also managed.
A gift to the middle class, 2 crore more PM homes will be available in villages
Nirmala Sitharaman, declared that the government will create a unique housing program specifically for middle-class citizens. This program will help those who live in chawls, slums, and rented homes. Under the PM Awas Yojana (Rural), three crore houses have been provided, according to the Finance Minister, despite the Covid pandemic. In the upcoming years, the families will also receive two crore new houses at the same time. According to the Finance Minister, the PM Mudra Yojana has resulted in 43 crore loans granted by the government, totaling Rs 22.5 lakh crore. She stated that women have received 30 crore loans under the Mudra Yojana over the past ten years.
Five-year extension of the free ration program
According to Finance Minister Sitharaman, 80 crore people in the nation are receiving free rations, so they no longer need to worry about food. In November of last year, Prime Minister Narendra Modi declared that his government would prolong the free ration program for the underprivileged population by a period of five years.
All of these initiatives will, in fact, empower every marginalized woman. With their increased independence and empowerment, women are changing the socio economic landscape of rural areas. Women who achieve success serve as role models for others. Their financial strength will be increased by all of these schemes, which will allow them to grow and significantly increase their ability to give back to society.
