Amravati: Maharashtra's First Ladki Bahin Yojana Women's Bank with 1.5 Million Rupee Capital

• Amravati established Maharashtra's first district-level 'Ladki Bahini Mahila Sahakari Patasanstha' (Women's Cooperative Credit Society).
• The society aims to effectively utilize the ₹1500 monthly aid from the 'Ladki Bahin Yojana' for women's economic stability.
• It has raised ₹15 lakh in share capital from 7,500 members, with plans to expand and offer economic opportunities to rural women.
• A new board of directors was elected on December 9th, officially recognized by the District Collector.
• This initiative positions Amravati as a leader in women's cooperative movements, promoting economic self-reliance.

Why It Matters: Amravati's new women's credit society pioneers financial empowerment for women.