SHG Didis Driving Grassroots Development: VP Radhakrishnan

• Vice-President interacts with women Self-Help Groups in Tripura
• Praises SHGs as key drivers of grassroots development
• Highlights success of the Lakhpati Didi initiative across India
• Says many Lakhpati Didis will soon become Crorepati Didis

GG News Bureau
Agartala, 8th March: Vice-President C.P. Radhakrishnan on Sunday interacted with members of women’s Self-Help Groups (SHGs) in Tripura and praised their contribution to grassroots development and women’s empowerment.

The interaction took place at the International Trade and Fair Centre in Hapania on the occasion of International Women’s Day.

Addressing the gathering, the Vice-President said India has witnessed a major transformation over the past decade under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, moving from the concept of women’s development to women-led development.

He noted that Self-Help Groups have emerged as powerful platforms for social and economic empowerment, enabling women to become confident leaders and active contributors to national progress.

Highlighting the Lakhpati Didi initiative, Radhakrishnan said around 10 crore women across the country are now connected to Self-Help Groups, with more than two crore women already becoming Lakhpati Didis.

He appreciated the efforts of the Tripura government, which has set an ambitious target of creating 1.35 lakh Lakhpati Didis in the state.

The Vice-President also spoke about other initiatives aimed at improving women’s lives, including Namo Drone Didi, and the prioritisation of women beneficiaries under schemes such as Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana, Jal Jeevan Mission and Ujjwala Yojana.

These programmes, he said, have significantly enhanced the quality of life for women across the country.

Referring to the growing participation of women in education and entrepreneurship, Radhakrishnan expressed confidence that many Lakhpati Didis will soon become Crorepati Didis, strengthening the nation’s economic growth.

During the visit, the Vice-President also toured stalls set up by Self-Help Groups at the trade centre and interacted with women entrepreneurs showcasing local products from different districts.

The programme was attended by Tripura Governor Indrasena Reddy Nallu, Chief Minister Manik Saha, members of the state legislative assembly, senior government officials and members of women Self-Help Groups.