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Over 13.85 Lakh Women in Chhattisgarh Achieve Lakhpati Status, Says CM
✍️ ThePrint
🗓 31 Aug 2026, 01:28 AM
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Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel announced that more than 13.85 lakh women in Chhattisgarh have crossed the one‑lakh‑rupee asset mark, becoming ‘Lakhpati Didis’.
Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel revealed that the number of women in Chhattisgarh whose personal assets exceed one lakh rupees has risen to over 13.85 lakh. The milestone, described as women becoming “Lakhpati Didis”, underscores a significant shift in female financial empowerment within the state.
The figure was presented as part of the government's ongoing efforts to promote economic inclusion for women, reflecting the impact of various welfare and skill‑development initiatives. While exact details of the programmes contributing to this rise were not disclosed, the data suggests a broad-based improvement in household income and savings among women.
State officials indicated that the increase aligns with broader national targets for women's financial independence, and they plan to continue monitoring progress through regular surveys. The announcement aims to encourage further participation of women in income‑generating activities across urban and rural areas.
Analysts note that crossing the one‑lakh‑rupee threshold, though modest in absolute terms, represents a critical step toward greater economic resilience for women, especially in a largely agrarian economy like Chhattisgarh. The government intends to build on this momentum with additional credit, training, and entrepreneurship support.
The CM’s statement is expected to bolster confidence among women entrepreneurs and could serve as a model for other states seeking to replicate Chhattisgarh’s approach to women’s financial upliftment.
The figure was presented as part of the government's ongoing efforts to promote economic inclusion for women, reflecting the impact of various welfare and skill‑development initiatives. While exact details of the programmes contributing to this rise were not disclosed, the data suggests a broad-based improvement in household income and savings among women.
State officials indicated that the increase aligns with broader national targets for women's financial independence, and they plan to continue monitoring progress through regular surveys. The announcement aims to encourage further participation of women in income‑generating activities across urban and rural areas.
Analysts note that crossing the one‑lakh‑rupee threshold, though modest in absolute terms, represents a critical step toward greater economic resilience for women, especially in a largely agrarian economy like Chhattisgarh. The government intends to build on this momentum with additional credit, training, and entrepreneurship support.
The CM’s statement is expected to bolster confidence among women entrepreneurs and could serve as a model for other states seeking to replicate Chhattisgarh’s approach to women’s financial upliftment.