Lakhpati Didis under DAY-NRLM

What was asked, and of whom?

The question asked about the progress of the Lakhpati Didis initiative under DAY-NRLM, including targets, training, data maintenance, monitoring, impact assessment, and future plans. The Ministry of Rural Development provided the answer.

Who asked / answered

Shri Rodmal Nagar, Smt. Smita Uday Wagh (asked); Ministry of Rural Development (answered)

What the government said

• Over 3.46 crore SHG members achieved Lakhpati Didi status as of March 31, 2026
• Additional target of 4.10 crore allocated across States/UTs, including 17.50 lakh for Maharashtra
• More than 66,000 CRPs oriented for entrepreneurship training
• 400 Master Trainers developed by NIESBUD and IIE
• Maharashtra identified 51.59 lakh Potential Lakhpati Didis and verified 49.62 lakh Lakhpati Didis
• Jalgaon (Maharashtra) had 3.34 lakhs Potential Lakhpati Didis and 2.42 lakh Lakhpati Didis as of March 31, 2026
• 96% of supported enterprises remained operational (SVEP Endline Evaluation 2024)
• 79% of Mahila Kisans adopted improved agricultural practices (MKSP Impact Assessment 2024)

Points worth noting

• The answer provides specific figures for Maharashtra and Jalgaon, including district-level data
• The answer states that no separate State-wise or Parliamentary Constituency-wise expansion plan is maintained for Jalgaon
• The answer includes detailed annexures with state-wise data for training and Lakhpati Didis numbers