Azamgarh Empowers Women: Self-Help Groups Drive Self-Reliance & Zero Poverty

• Azamgarh district administration launches initiative to make women from economically weaker families self-reliant under the Zero Poverty Line.
• Identified women will join Self-Help Groups (SHGs) to collectively start small industries and self-employment activities.
• The scheme aims to create 'Lakhpati Didis' by providing employment generation opportunities, guidance, training, and resources.
• Training will cover agriculture-based food products, local shops, packaging, marketing, and other self-employment skills.
• Financial assistance will be provided to help women start and successfully operate their businesses, with a target to benefit one lakh women.

Why It Matters: Azamgarh's initiative empowers vulnerable women through SHGs, training, and financial aid, fostering self-reliance and poverty reduction.