Koraput: A district-level “Lakhpati Didi” workshop was organized at Police Padia in Koraput Sadar Subdivision. The event was attended by over 5,000 women, including Lakhpati Didis from 14 blocks, as well as Prani Mitras, Krishi Mitras, Bank Mitras, LHPS, MBKs, CRP BLCs, BPMs, ECs, and other stakeholders.
The workshop was chaired by local DPM Priyambada Bishoyi, while Koraput Zilla Parishad Chairperson Sasmita Meleka was present as the chief guest.
Dignitaries Present
Among other dignitaries present were:
District Collector V. Kirti Vasan
Chief Development Officer & Executive Officer of Zilla Parishad Benudhar Sabar
Koraput BDO Debashish Goud
Damanjodi BDO Milan Kumar Jha
Other officials and BDOs
Key Announcements and Initiatives
1. A mobile app named “Kolab” has been launched to facilitate the sale of SHG (Self-Help Group) products.
2. Financial assistance was announced, including:
RF (Revolving Fund) increased from ₹15,000 to ₹30,000
GPLF, CIF Fund increased from ₹35 lakh to ₹60 lakh
Interest-free loans for SHGs, raised from ₹5 lakh to ₹10 lakh
3. The District Collector informed community support staff about various government schemes.
4. The app will help link SHG products to markets, boosting their income.
5. So far, over 20,000 Lakhpati Didis have been identified in Koraput district.
6. The state government aims to create five Lakhpati Didis per village and is committed to achieving this goal.
Workshop Coordination
The workshop was moderated by MGNREGA Lokpal Nalini Takri, while Program Manager B. Swati and Accounts Assistant Rashmita Patra provided support.