Naidu, Chouhan highlight role of SHGs in promoting women empowerment

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President Droupadi Murmu exchanges greetings with Andhra Pradesh Governor S. Abdul Nazeer, Union Ministers Shivraj Singh Chouhan and Rammohan Naidu Kinjarapu and Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu during the National SARAS Mela 2026, in Vijayawada on Thursday. | Photo Credit: PTI

Union Agriculture and Rural Development Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan and Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu have highlighted the role of women’s Self-Help Groups (SHGs) in promoting rural entrepreneurship and economic empowerment at the National Saras Mela 2026 in Vijayawada.

The National Saras Mela 2026 was inaugurated by President Draupadi Murmu here on Thursday. Governor S. Abdul Nazeer was among those present. The event, being held in Vijayawada for the first time outside Delhi, provides a platform for women entrepreneurs from across the country to showcase their products and strengthen their marketing networks.

Mr. Shivraj Singh Chouhan said the Union government was working towards creating six crore Lakhpati Didis across the country, with more than 3.5 crore women having already achieved the target of earning at least ₹1 lakh annually. Andhra Pradesh accounted for 23 lakh Lakhpati Didis against a target of 60 lakh, he said, calling for efforts to help women progress towards becoming Crorepati Didis.

Originally published by The Hindu on Oct 15, 2026 Read the full article at thehindu.com

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