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Lakhpati Didi (DAY-NRLM)

Lakhpati Didi (DAY-NRLM) is a central government scheme run by the Ministry of Rural Development. Support for women in self-help groups to earn at least ₹1 lakh a year: skill training, livelihood planning, bank loans with interest subvention and market links. Who qualifies: Women members of self-help groups under DAY-NRLM. Applying is free on lakhpatididi.gov.in.

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WhereAll India (central government)
Run byMinistry of Rural Development
Last checked1 November 2026

What do you get under Lakhpati Didi?

Support for women in self-help groups to earn at least ₹1 lakh a year: skill training, livelihood planning, bank loans with interest subvention and market links. It is not a cash transfer.

There is no online form or fee for Lakhpati Didi. Websites or agents asking for money to "register" are fake.

Who is eligible for Lakhpati Didi?

  • Women members of self-help groups under DAY-NRLM.

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  • You must be a member of an SHG. If you are not, ask the village organisation or block mission office to join one.

Documents needed for Lakhpati Didi

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Offices may ask for more. Check the official list before you go.

How to apply for Lakhpati Didi

  1. Join or stay active in your village self-help group.
  2. Ask your community resource person or block mission office to include you in the Lakhpati Didi livelihood plan.

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Common questions

Who is eligible for Lakhpati Didi?

Women members of self-help groups under DAY-NRLM.

How much do I get under Lakhpati Didi?

Support for women in self-help groups to earn at least ₹1 lakh a year: skill training, livelihood planning, bank loans with interest subvention and market links. It is not a cash transfer. There is no online form or fee for Lakhpati Didi. Websites or agents asking for money to "register" are fake.

What documents do I need for Lakhpati Didi?

Aadhaar card (linked to your mobile number); Bank passbook or account details (Aadhaar-seeded account); Passport-size photo.

How do I apply for Lakhpati Didi?

Join or stay active in your village self-help group. Ask your community resource person or block mission office to include you in the Lakhpati Didi livelihood plan. Official site: https://lakhpatididi.gov.in/

Do I have to pay anyone to apply for Lakhpati Didi?

No. Applying for a government scheme is free on the official portal, and at Common Service Centres you pay only the notified service fee, if any. Never pay an agent who promises approval.

Does Lakhpati Didi give ₹1 lakh or ₹5 lakh?

No cash is given. The aim is that a woman earns ₹1 lakh a year through her own work, with training and low-interest loans through her self-help group.

How do I apply for Lakhpati Didi?

There is no separate online form. Join a self-help group under the state rural livelihood mission and ask the block mission office to include you.

Official sources

Last checked 1 November 2026; next review by 1 May 2027. Rules and amounts change, so confirm on the official site before you apply. IndiaDigital is independent and not a government site.

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