Government Sets New Target of 6 Crore Lakhpati Didis

Prime Minister Narendra Modi set a new goal to help rural women by creating 6 crore Lakhpati Didis. This update, shared during the Independence Day address on August 15, 2026, builds on the earlier 3 crore target. By July 2026, over 3.46 crore women reached this status.

Being a Lakhpati Didi does not mean receiving a one-time payment. It means a woman in a Self-Help Group earns at least ₹1 lakh every year in a stable way. This income is worked out over four farming or business cycles to make sure the monthly income is at least ₹10,000. This scheme works under Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana-National Rural Livelihoods Mission, which currently helps around 92 lakh Self-Help Groups across the country.

Support for rural entrepreneurs

Women can earn this money through activities like farming, dairy, handicrafts, or small businesses. To help with this, the government plans 700 SHE-MARTs and 1,000 district fulfilment centres to help these business owners reach more customers. If you are a member of a Self-Help Group, talk to your local livelihood team to learn how you can join and build a steady income.