Today women are excelling in every sphere: PM Modi
It is important to recognise the talent of women and provide them with the right opportunities: PM ModiSelf Help Groups have immensely benefitted people in rural areas, especially women: PM ModiTo strengthen the network of Self Help Groups across the country, Government is helping them economically as well as by providing training: PMThe Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, todayinteractedwith themembers of Self Help Groups from across the country and beneficiaries of Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana, through video bridge. The interaction covered over one crore women representing various Self Help Groups. This is the ninth interaction in the series by the Prime Minister through video conference with the beneficiaries of various Government schemes.
Expressing happiness in interacting with women from Self Help Groups of various states, Prime Minister said that each member is an inspiring example of resolution, collective efforts and entrepreneurship.He said that women are enterprising, have enormous inner strength for self-reliance during odd circumstances, and they need only opportunities to perform. He added that it is impossible to imagine many sectors especially agriculture and diary, without the contribution of women. This is the true spirit of women empowerment all over the country.
Narendra Modi during the interaction said that Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana- National Rural Livelihood Mission has been started in all states. He added thatthe aim of the scheme is to reach crores of poor households in 2.5 lakh gram panchayats and provide them sustainable livelihood opportunities. He also congratulated all States and Officials in the successful implementation of the scheme.
Talking about Self Help Groups (SHGs), Prime Minister said thatSelf Help Groups play a very important role in the economic and social advancement of poor, especially for women from rural strata of society. He said that the number of SHGs have quadrupled over the last four years compared to 2011-2014 period, generating employment and creatingentrepreneurs in rural areas.In three years between 2011 and 2014, only five lakh Self Help Groups were formed covering 52 lakh families whereasadditional 20 lakh Self Help Groups covering 2.25 core families were formed since 2014.
Government is also providing training, financial assistance and opportunities to promote Self Help Groups throughout the country.Through MahilaKisanSashaktikaranPariyojna, training has been given to over 33 lakh women farmers. At present there are 45 lakh Self Help Groups with active participation of around five crore women all over rural India.
Prime Ministersaid thatspecial attention is givento skill development of rural youth through Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana. Training is given for employment as well as self-employment to meet the aspirations of youth for a better life. He added that about 28 lakh youth have been trained in skill development through 600 Rural Self-Employment Training Institute and around 19 lakh have been employed.
During the interaction, Prime Minister talked about the importance of value addition and value chain approach.He urged the Self Help Groups to register in the Government e-Market Place (GeM)to sell their produce.
Interacting with the Prime Minister, the members shared their experiences and success stories associated with Self Help Groups. Prime Minister appreciated how poor women with their self-confidence and strength fought against all adversities. Women beneficiaries also explained how Self Help Groups have ushered in a positive change in their lives.Prime Minister asked the beneficiaries to send their success stories with photos along with their ideas through Narendra Modi App.
मेरा सौभाग्य है कि आज देशभर की 1 करोड़ से ज्यादा महिलाओं से संवाद करने का अवसर मिला है। आप सब अपने आप में संकल्प, उद्यमशीलता और सामूहिक प्रयासों का एक प्रेरणादायी उदाहरण हैं: PM @narendramodi #EmpoweringRuralWomen
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महिला सशक्तिकरण की जब हम बात करते हैं तो सबसे महत्वपूर्ण आवश्यकता होती है, महिलाओं को स्वयं की शक्तियों को, अपनी योग्यता को, अपने हुनर को पहचानने का अवसर उपलब्ध कराना: PM @narendramodi #EmpoweringRuralWomen
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) July 12, 2018
आज आप किसी भी सेक्टर को देखें, तो आपको वहां पर महिलाएं बड़ी संख्या में काम करती हुए दिखेंगी। देश के एग्रीकल्चर सेक्टर, डेयरी सेक्टर की तो महिलाओं के योगदान के बिना कल्पना ही नहीं की जा सकती: PM @narendramodi #EmpoweringRuralWomen
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) July 12, 2018
हमारे देश के ग्रामीण इलाकों में, छोटे उद्यमियों के लिए, श्रमिकों के लिए, सेल्फ हेल्प groups बहुत महत्वपूर्ण भूमिका निभा रहे हैं: PM @narendramodi #EmpoweringRuralWomen
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) July 12, 2018
ये सेल्फ हेल्प groups एक तरह से गरीबों, खासकर महिलाओं की आर्थिक उन्नति का आधार बने हैं। ये ग्रुप महिलाओं को जागरूक कर रहे हैं, उन्हें आर्थिक और सामाजिक तौर पर मजबूत भी बना रहे हैं: PM @narendramodi
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) July 12, 2018
दीनदयाल अंत्योदय योजना - राष्ट्रीय ग्रामीण आजीविका मिशन के तहत देश भर की 2.5 लाख ग्राम पंचायतों में करोड़ों ग्रामीण गरीब परिवारों तक पहुंचने का, उन्हें स्थायी आजीविका के अवसर उपलब्ध कराने का लक्ष्य रखा गया है: PM @narendramodi #EmpoweringRuralWomen
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) July 12, 2018
इस योजना को सभी राज्यों में शुरु किया जा चुका है। मैं सभी राज्यों और वहां के अधिकारियों का भी अभिनन्दन करना चाहूँगा जिन्होंने इस योजना को लाखों-करोड़ों महिलाओं तक पहुँचा कर उनके जीवन में सुधार लाने का काम किया है: PM @narendramodi #EmpoweringRuralWomen
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Women from Pataliputra in Bihar are interacting with PM @narendramodi. Watch. https://t.co/Bu3sSyiWT4
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Meena Manjhi and her team from Chhattisgarh's Rajnandgaon are interacting with PM @narendramodi. They are associated with brick making. Watch. #EmpoweringRuralWomenhttps://t.co/Bu3sSyAxKC
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) July 12, 2018
सेल्फ हेल्प groups का यह नेटवर्क पूरे देश भर में फैला हुआ है, अलग-अलग क्षेत्र और व्यवसायों से जुड़ा हुआ है। सरकार उन्हें आगे बढ़ाने के लिए आवश्यक ट्रेनिंग, आर्थिक मदद और अवसर भी उपलब्ध करवा रही है: PM @narendramodi #EmpoweringRuralWomen
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) July 12, 2018
अभी हमने पाटलिपुत्र, बिहार से अमृता देवी जी को सुना और जाना की कैसे सेल्फ हेल्प ग्रुप से जुड़ने के बाद उनके जीवन में बदलाव आया। मैं बिहार के ही कुछ और उदाहरण आपको बताता हूँ: PM @narendramodi
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) July 12, 2018
वहां सेल्फ हेल्प groups के ढाई लाख से अधिक सदस्य प्रशिक्षण प्राप्त कर धान की बेहतर तरीके से खेती कर रहे हैं। इसी तरह लगभग 2 लाख सदस्य नए तरीक़ों से सब्जी की खेती कर रहे हैं: PM @narendramodi
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) July 12, 2018
छत्तीसगढ़ के 22 जिलों में 122 बिहान बाजार आउटलेट बनाए गए हैं जहाँ सेल्फ हेल्प groups के 200 वैरायटी के produts बेचे जाते हैं: PM @narendramodi #EmpoweringRuralWomen
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Sudha Baghel from Barwani in MP is talking about how a self help group has transformed her life. She is associated with the animal husbandry sector and is making bangles. Due to this, she is able to send her children to study and is also studying herself! #EmpoweringRuralWomen
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) July 12, 2018
दीनदयाल अंत्योदय योजना के तहत ग्रामीण युवाओं के कौशल विकास पर विशेष ध्यान दिया जा रहा है। युवाओं को रोजगार और स्व-रोजगार, दोनों के लिए ट्रेनिंग दी जा रही है ताकि देश के युवा अपनी आशा-आकांक्षा के अनुरूप आगे बढ़ सकें: PM @narendramodi #EmpoweringRuralWomen
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) July 12, 2018
Women from Rajasthan's Dungarpur are interacting with PM @narendramodi. Watch. https://t.co/Bu3sSyAxKC
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) July 12, 2018
