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Hans India
7 days ago
- Politics
- Hans India
BJP respects nari shakti, says Majhi
Cuttack: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi said 'respecting women is a fundamental principle of our (BJP) political training.' Majhi, along with his two deputy chief ministers, K V Singh Deo and Pravati Parida, attended the 'Nari Shakti Samabesh' in Cuttack and came down heavily on the previous BJD government. Claiming that respecting women was the fundamental training of the saffron outfit, Majhi said his government immediately after taking the oath of office on June 12 last year took four major decisions including launching of Subhadra Yojana for women's empowerment. 'The primary goal of Nari Shakti Samabesh is to strengthen and elevate Odisha's women as the State's greatest asset,' Majhi said. He claimed that Subhadra Yojana is Odisha's largest-ever women's welfare programme and a social welfare scheme that aims to empower women financially by connecting with every village and family, even in remote tribal areas. The Chief Minister also claimed that his government was working to boost the economic condition of women through Self-Help Groups (SHGs). 'The women are using the assistance availed under Subhadra Yojana for businesses and farming. The SHGs have received Rs 3,695 crore in business and Rs 300 crore in interest refunds,' Majhi said. He claimed that Odisha has made a record by creating over 16 lakh 'Lakhpati Didis'. While felicitating some Lakhpati Didis at the meeting, Majhi said his government has set a target to create one crore 'Lakhpati Didis' in the coming years. He said more budget allocations have been made for women and children in the State. Majhi said as much as Rs 89,861 crore has been allocated in the 2025-26 budget for women-centric schemes like Chief Minister's Sampurna Pushti Yojana (MSPY). 'Odisha is a model State in women's empowerment and the State will serve as an inspiration for others,' he said. Parvati Parida said the BJP government holding 'Nari Shakti Samabesh', on the very first day of its second year in office, symbolises both respect for women and a renewed commitment to building an equitable and progressive Odisha.
New Indian Express
14-06-2025
- Business
- New Indian Express
Odisha is becoming a model in women's empowerment: CM
CUTTACK: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Friday said the state government has provided business opportunities worth Rs 3,695 crore to self-help groups (SHGs) this year, setting a record in the state's history. Addressing the state-level Nari Shakti Samabesh to mark the completion of one year of BJP government here, the chief minister said additionally `300 crore interest has been returned to over 3.07 lakh SHGs to help them realise their dreams. Stating that the event was aimed to empower women and build their self-confidence, the chief minister highlighted the government's flagship scheme Subhadra Yojana, describing it as the largest-ever welfare programme for women in Odisha. The government has collected data from every village before launching the scheme, Majhi said and added that special efforts have been made to include women from remote tribal areas. Majhi expressed confidence that the implementation of the scheme will usher in a golden era for the women of the state. 'The success of Subhadra Yojana is a testament to the government's strong resolve,' he said. Stating that most women in different parts of the state are utilising the Subhadra assistance to engage in various economic activities and collective farming, thereby generating good income for their families, the chief minister said this is start of a journey towards making women financially-independent. Majhi also said by creating over 16 lakh Lakhpati Didis in one year, Odisha has set a record in the country. 'Women's empowerment is not just a slogan for our government. The state budget for 2025-26 has allocated Rs 89,861 crore specifically for women, demonstrating our government's commitment to their welfare. Odisha aims to be a model state for women's empowerment, inspiring other states in the country,' he said. Deputy chief minister Pravati Parida said the celebration of women points to the commitment to build Odisha as a state of equality, prosperity and progress. She promised that the government will further accelerate the implementation of the Subhadra scheme and self-help groups. 'We aim to create one Lakhpati Didi per family and one Crorepati Didi per panchayat in the coming year,' she said. Deputy chief minister Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo called for a collective effort to build a developed, prosperous, and proud Odisha.
