Chhattisgarh launches the 'Bijli Sakhi Yojana' to empower women in Jashpur District.

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The Chhattisgarh government launched the 'Bijli Sakhi Yojana' to empower women in the tribal-dominated Jashpur district and assist the electricity department with meter reading tasks in remote villages.


      - This pilot project, introduced by Chhattisgarh Chief Minister (CM) Vishnu Deo Sai, trains women from Self-Help Groups (SHGs) to take on meter reading responsibilities in areas that are hard for the department to access.

      - Under the scheme, 21 women were selected, trained, and appointed as 'Bijli Sakhis'. Each woman earns Rs 4,000-6,000 per month for their work.

     

Main Point :-   (i) This initiative not only provides economic empowerment by enabling women to earn an additional Rs 50,000-60,000 annually, but also supports the Central Government’s vision of helping women become 'Lakhpati Didis' (women who earn one lakh).

      (ii) This program helps fill the gap in meter reading in 21 villages, benefiting both the electricity department and the women involved.

(iii) By empowering these women, the scheme provides a sustainable source of income while contributing to the region's development.
About Chhattisgarh

Governor: Ramen Deka
CM : Vishnu Deo Sai
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