​‘Lakhpati Didis’ of Maharashtra: PM Modi celebrates women’s empowerment and national influence

A group of women welcomed PM Modi in Jalgaon, where he interacted with the 'Lakhpati Didis' who are the women from self-help groups earning Rs 1 lakh annually. These groups have been engaged in sectors such as livestock, and some participate in government schemes like 'Krishi Sakhi' and 'NAMO Drone Didi.' (Photo: PTI)

PM Modi released a revolving fund of Rs 2,500 crore and disbursed bank loans of Rs 5,000 crore to benefit self-help group members. (Photo: PTI)

The Prime Minister handed over certificates to some women benefitted under the scheme during the Lakhpati Didi Sammelan in Jalgaon. He also talked about the need to keep developing the state for overall benefit of the nation. (Photo: PTI)

"We have to keep developing Maharashtra and keep elevating its name in the whole world. The values of Maharashtra have been created by the brave and patient mothers here. The women power here has inspired the whole country," said PM Modi. (Photo: PTI)

"The women power of India has always contributed immensely in building the future of the society and the nation and today when our country is working hard to become developed, once again our women power is coming forward", said PM Modi while talking about women empowerment. (Photo: PTI)

PM Modi also addressed the issue of women safety in India saying "I would like to reiterate to every political party and every state government that crimes against women are unpardonable. The guilty should not be spared, no matter who he is." (Photo: PTI)

"Till 2014, less than Rs 25,000 crore bank loans were given to Sakhi Mandals. On the other hand, around Rs 9 lakh crore assistance has been given in the last 10 years. Besides, a 30 times increase has been seen in the direct assistance given by the government to women", said PM Modi. (Photo: PTI)

In the last 10 years, one crore Lakhpati Didis were made, and in just two months 11 lakh more Lakhpati Didi were added to one crore," said PM Modi. (Photo: PTI)

Leaders including Maharashtra chief minister Eknath Shinde and deputy chief ministers Ajit Pawar and Devendra Fadnavis also attended ‘Lakhpati Didi Sammelan’ along with PM Modi. (Photo: PTI)

PM Modi also addressed the Nepal bus tragedy. "We have lost many colleagues from Jalgaon, Maharashtra in the Nepal bus accident. I express my condolences to all the affected families. I assure all the victims that full help will be provided by the Central and State governments," he said. (Photo: PTI)