Lakhpati Didi: 3.76 crore women covered, target of 6 crore by March 2029
The Rural Development Ministry said on 15 November 2026 that 3.76 crore rural SHG women had become Lakhpati Didis by June 2026 under the Lakhpati Didi initiative. It affects rural families linked to self-help groups whose yearly household income has reached at least Rs 1 lakh.
What this means for you
This initiative is for rural women who are members of self-help groups (SHGs) under DAY-NRLM. If your family is part of such a group, the scheme works to raise household income and support livelihoods. The notice gives no application date or new form, so there is nothing you need to do right now. For details, ask your village SHG or the block mission office.
Key facts
- 3.76 crore women became Lakhpati Didis by June 2026
- 5.70 crore women identified as potential Lakhpati Didis
- Target of 6 crore Lakhpati Didis by March 2029
- A Lakhpati Didi is an SHG member whose household earns at least Rs 1 lakh a year
- IIM Ahmedabad evaluation found 61% rise in average monthly household income and 61.7% in savings
- As of 12 November 2026, DAY-NRLM had about 10.13 crore SHG members in 94.40 lakh groups
What has happened
The Rural Development Ministry issued information on the Lakhpati Didi initiative on 15 November 2026. It said that by June 2026, 3.76 crore rural self-help group (SHG) women had become Lakhpati Didis. Another 5.70 crore women were identified as potential Lakhpati Didis.
Who is a Lakhpati Didi
A Lakhpati Didi is an SHG member whose household earns at least Rs 1 lakh a year. The whole family’s income is counted, not an individual’s. Income from farm and non-farm work is included. It is counted after expenses and should hold steady across farming seasons or business cycles.
How the initiative works
It runs under Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana-National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NRLM). DAY-NRLM organises women from poor rural families into self-help groups, where they save and connect with banks, loans, training and markets. As of 12 November 2026, DAY-NRLM had organised about 10.13 crore members into 94.40 lakh groups.
Identification uses the LokOS platform and the Digital Aajeevika Register. Trained community resource persons (CRPs) prepare business plans for families. Women then get coordinated support for three years, including training, finance, livelihood assets and market access.
How the target grew
The initiative was announced on 15 August 2023 with an initial target of two crore women. In February 2024 it was raised to three crore. That target was achieved ahead of time by December 2025. In February 2026 the target was raised to six crore Lakhpati Didis by March 2029.
What the evaluation found
An IIM Ahmedabad evaluation spoke to 6,531 people across 17 states and union territories. It found a 61 per cent rise in the average monthly household income of Lakhpati Didi families and a 61.7 per cent rise in average monthly savings.
What next
The notice gives no application date or new form. For more information, see the Rural Development Ministry’s website lakhpatididi.gov.in or ask your village SHG.
Questions and answers
Who is called a Lakhpati Didi?
A Lakhpati Didi is a self-help group (SHG) member whose household earns at least Rs 1 lakh a year. The whole family's income is counted, not an individual's.
How many women are covered under Lakhpati Didi?
By June 2026, 3.76 crore rural SHG women had become Lakhpati Didis. Another 5.70 crore women were identified as potential Lakhpati Didis.
What is the Lakhpati Didi target?
The government's target is 6 crore Lakhpati Didis by March 2029. This target was set in February 2026.
Which scheme does Lakhpati Didi run under?
It runs under Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana-National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NRLM). DAY-NRLM organises women from poor rural families into self-help groups.
How do I apply to become a Lakhpati Didi?
The notice gives no application process or date. Identification happens through the SHG network and the LokOS platform, with help from trained community resource persons (CRPs).
Glossary
- LOC (List of Candidates)
- The official list of students who will sit a board exam, sent by the school to the board.
Source: PIB, "लखपति दीदी पहल", 15 November 2026. Read the original notice
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