New Delhi, January 21: The Rural Development Ministry’s ‘Lakhpati Didi’ scheme, which aims at ensuring a minimum of Rs 1 lakh annual income for women self-help group members, will be showcased on its tableau at the Kartavya Path on Republic Day this year, a source said on Tuesday.
The scheme is the theme of the ministry’s tableau this year and would showcase women’s economic empowerment through the lens of entrepreneurship, self-reliance, and education along with a banner reading “Empowered Women, Prosperous Families, Stronger Nation”. Republic Day Tableaux 2025: Uttar Pradesh Showcases Maha Kumbh; Jammu and Kashmir Its Scenic Beauty, Rich Heritage.
A symbolic statue of a ‘Lakhpati Didi’ holding a bundle of money symbolizing her financial self-sufficiency will be at the front of the tableau. Statues of women from diverse rural areas engaged in different economic activities will also be displayed. Skills and trades like weaving, handicrafts and agriculture, as well as women using computers, representing digital literacy, will be on display. Republic Day Parade 2025: Bihar’s Tableau To Make a Comeback to January 26 Parade After 8 Years, Showcasing Nalanda University’s Legacy (Watch Video).
According to the source, Motifs related to rural India, such as pottery, local crafts, and flora would frame the tableau, making it visually rooted in the Indian countryside. According to the Rural Development Ministry, over 1.15 crore women SHG members have become ‘Lakhpati Didis’ under the scheme.
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