- Aajeevika Mission a revolution, says Chouhan
Context: Union Minister for Rural Development, Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Sunday said the Aajeevika Mission had grown beyond a government programme to become a “revolution and a movement”, driven by the economic and social empowerment of women in self-help groups (SHGs).
- Lauding the work of SHG members, Mr. Chouhan said the women had demonstrated remarkable strength and resilience.
- Mr. Chouhan reiterated the Centre’s target of creating three crore ‘Lakhpati Didis’, calling it “a mantra” that would be achieved soon.
- Nearly 10 crore women were currently associated with SHGs, he noted.