PM Modi’s 75th Birthday: Lakhpati Didis Celebrate Empowerment, Share Stories of Change
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New Delhi, Sep 17 (TheTrendingPeople.com): Prime Minister Narendra Modi turned 75 today, and greetings poured in from every corner of the nation. From farmers and small business owners to women entrepreneurs, people across India extended their heartfelt wishes. Among the most powerful voices were those of the Lakhpati Didis—women who have overcome poverty through government-backed self-help groups and empowerment schemes.
For these women, Modi’s birthday was not just a moment of celebration, but also an occasion to reflect on the profound changes his initiatives have brought to their lives. Their stories, emerging from villages in Uttar Pradesh and Odisha, highlight how policies like the Lakhpati Didi Yojana and Subhadra Yojana have transformed households struggling with poverty into examples of financial independence and stability.
Dulhipur’s Women Find Strength in Self-Help Groups
In Dulhipur village of Uttar Pradesh’s Chandauli district, women belonging to self-help groups celebrated Modi’s birthday with deep gratitude. They credited the Lakhpati Didi Yojana for helping them rise above economic hardships.
Vimala Devi, now recognized in her village as a Lakhpati Didi, expressed her appreciation:
“My team and I have benefited a lot since we joined the Self-Help Group. We have now become Lakhpati Didis, which has helped us become financially independent and empowered. Now we earn and also send our children to good schools. I am thankful to the Prime Minister and the Chief Minister for uplifting us from poverty,” she said.
She further added her prayers, saying, “I pray to Lord Vishwanath that he lives a long life and continues to serve us with dedication.”
Odisha’s Khordha: Women Entrepreneurs Build New Futures
In Odisha’s Khordha district, the impact of empowerment schemes has been equally visible. Women here, who once lived in uncertainty, have now become self-reliant business owners.
Rehana Begum, another Lakhpati Didi, described how her life changed:
“Earlier, I had nothing. My life was in darkness. But after becoming a Lakhpati Didi, I was able to start a small shop. Now, I can support my husband and children. I thank the Prime Minister for this opportunity and wish him a long life on his birthday.”
Similarly, Hasina Bibi, who earns her livelihood through tailoring, shared her story of transformation:
“With the help of a sewing machine, I now run my own tailoring business. Our household, which once struggled with poverty, is now stable and happy. I sincerely thank the Prime Minister and wish him all the best on his birthday.”
Malkangiri: A Community Transformed by Subhadra Yojana
In Malkangiri district of Odisha, women gathered to mark the Prime Minister’s birthday while sharing how schemes like the Subhadra Yojana changed their futures.
Kalpana Raul, who became a Lakhpati Didi through the scheme, highlighted the difference it made:
“Being a poor woman, I was worried about my family, and my teammates were worried about theirs, but the Prime Minister’s Subhadra Yojana has fulfilled our dreams. Our children are now studying in good schools. This has helped us make an identity for ourselves,” she said.
Offering her birthday wishes, she added, “I express my gratitude and best wishes to PM Modi on his birthday and pray to Lord Jagannatha for his long and healthy life.”
The Larger Picture: Women Empowerment Under Modi’s Leadership
The Lakhpati Didi Yojana, launched to empower rural women, aims to create at least two crore Lakhpati Didis across India by 2025. Women under this scheme are encouraged to engage in entrepreneurial ventures such as dairy farming, tailoring, small shops, and handicrafts. By providing financial support, training, and self-help group models, the government intends to strengthen women’s roles in the economy while reducing rural poverty.
These stories from Dulhipur, Khordha, and Malkangiri illustrate how the program has gone beyond numbers, turning aspirations into reality. Women who once faced financial insecurity now stand as entrepreneurs, mothers who can fund their children’s education, and community members contributing to local development.
A Day of Reflection and Celebration
As Prime Minister Modi marked his 75th birthday, the greetings extended by these women stand as testimonials to the impact of empowerment policies. Their stories represent the journey of millions across India whose lives have been shaped by government initiatives.
For the Lakhpati Didis, the celebration is not only about extending birthday wishes but also about acknowledging how their lives have been rebuilt. The transformation from financial dependency to self-reliance is a milestone that resonates across the country.
Final Thoughts from TheTrendingPeople.com
The voices of Vimala Devi, Rehana Begum, Hasina Bibi, and Kalpana Raul reflect more than just personal journeys—they symbolize a movement of empowerment underlined by inclusive governance. On his 75th birthday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi received not only wishes but also living proof of how government schemes have uplifted rural women across India.
As India looks ahead, the stories of Lakhpati Didis will continue to stand as a reminder that when women are empowered, communities prosper.