Big Boost for Rajasthan Women:- The Rajasthan government is making significant efforts to economically empower the women of the state and make them self-reliant. To this end, Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma has set a target of transforming 2.5 million (25 lakh) women into ‘Lakhpati Didis’ (women with an annual income of at least one lakh rupees). According to the state government, approximately 2 million (20 lakh) women have already achieved this status.
This information was shared by the Chief Minister during a meeting with the Rajasthan Rural Livelihood Development Council (Rajeevika) and the Dairy Department on November 13, 2026. The government has launched new initiatives aimed at increasing the income of women associated with Self-Help Groups (SHGs) and facilitating access to larger markets for their products.
Target: 2.5 Million ‘Lakhpati Didis’
The primary objective of the Rajasthan government is to strengthen the economic standing of women in rural areas. Through self-help groups, the state is providing women with employment and self-employment opportunities. The government has set a target to make 2.5 million (25 lakh) women ‘Lakhpati Didis’. With 2 million (20 lakh) women already having reached this milestone, the government has effectively completed 80% of its target, leaving only 500,000 (5 lakh) more women to be brought under the ambit of this scheme.
Market Access for Women’s Products
During a review meeting, Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma introduced new initiatives to boost women’s incomes. As part of this, the state government is developing an e-commerce platform to facilitate the sale of products created by women in Self-Help Groups.
Once this platform launches, women can sell their products online. This will ensure that their goods are no longer confined to local village markets but instead gain access to much larger markets.
How will women benefit from e-commerce platforms?
This government initiative is expected to provide various benefits to women in self-help groups (SHGs). It will enable them to sell their products online, providing access to larger markets. They will be able to generate income from new customers, fostering self-reliance. Furthermore, the initiative will create self-employment opportunities for women in rural areas.
What will be the role of Rajeevika and self-help groups?
In Rajasthan, the ‘Rajeevika’ initiative connects rural women through self-help groups. Within these groups, women can collaborate to launch their businesses, create their own products, and sell them. These products could include items such as clothing, food products, and handicrafts.