Navsari, March 8 – Prime Minister Narendra Modi marked International Women’s Day by interacting with ‘Lakhpati Didis’ in Gujarat’s Navsari on Saturday. He was accompanied by Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel and Union Jal Shakti Minister C.R. Paatil. The event aimed to celebrate the achievements of self-reliant women and highlight their contributions to economic empowerment.
During the program, PM Modi personally engaged with ten selected Lakhpati Didis and honored five of them with certificates, acknowledging their inspirational journey. As per agency reports, he praised their efforts in uplifting thousands of women across the country through their entrepreneurial ventures. The Lakhpati Didis shared their experiences with the Prime Minister, discussing how they overcame challenges and became financially independent. Modi commended their commitment to social and economic empowerment, urging them to continue inspiring other women.
The Prime Minister is also scheduled to attend the Lakhpati Didi Sammelan at Vansi-Borsi, where he will distribute financial assistance exceeding ₹450 crore to over 2.5 lakh women from 25,000 Self-Help Groups (SHGs) across Gujarat. A documentary showcasing the success of the Lakhpati Didi Yojana in the state will also be presented.
The Lakhpati Didi Sammelan is expected to witness the participation of nearly one lakh women from Navsari, Valsad, and Dang districts. Most of these women are either members of SHGs who have achieved Lakhpati Didi status or aspire to do so.
Following the event, a public ceremony will be held where PM Modi will launch two major state-level initiatives—G-Safal and G-Maitri. These schemes aim to uplift marginalized women and promote rural entrepreneurship. Over the next five years, they are expected to benefit 50,000 families holding Antyodaya Anna Yojana (AAY) cards across two aspirational districts and 13 identified talukas in Gujarat.
