Budget 2026: FM proposes community owned retail outlets for women entrepreneurs

Feb 01, 2026

She highlighted a significant evolution in how the government views women's work. She spoke about the successful foundation laid by previous initiatives, specifically noting...

"Will leave no stone unturned in skill development": Shivraj Singh Chauhan on Uttarakhand's 'Lakpati didi' campaign

May 05, 2025

Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chauhan on Monday lauded the Uttarakhand government for the rapid progress of the 'Lakhpati Didi' campaign, emphasising the Centre's full...

PM Modi envisions empowered women, aims for 2 crore 'Lakhpati Didis' through SHGs

Aug 15, 2023

He emphasized the roles these empowered women play, stating, “In villages today, one can find a Didi in the Bank, in the Anganwaadi and...

Dera chief renames Honeypreet as Ruhani to avoid didi confusion

Oct 26, 2022

Honeypreet, Rahim's adopted daughter, has now been named as "Ruhani didi".

Rakshabandhan: 'Didi rakhis' in huge demand in Siliguri markets

Aug 21, 2021

Siliguri (West Bengal) [India], August 21 : Ahead of Rakshabandhan, markets in Siliguri were seen flooded with 'didi rakhis', symbolising the recent victory of...

Lakhpati Didi and Namo Drone Didi schemes make women self-reliant in Gujarat

Dec 20, 2025

Under the guidance of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Central Government launched the Lakhpati Didi Yojana in 2023 to economically empower three crore women...