With reference to women's Self-Help Groups (SHGs) in Andhra Pradesh, consider the following statements: 1. The turnover of SHGs in Andhra Pradesh is ₹50,000 crore. 2. The government aims to create 10 crore Lakhpati Didis by 2047. 3. Andhra Pradesh currently has 11 lakh women's Self-Help Groups. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Govt aims for 6 crore Lakhpati Didis by 2047 at National Saras Mela

GS2Polity · Governance · IR· Vulnerable sections (SC/ST, minorities, disabled, elderly, children)· Prelims + Mains· 15 October 2026

Women's economic empowerment through SHGs: a key GS2 Social Justice and rural development theme.

Why in news

President Draupadi Murmu inaugurated the National Saras Mela 2026 in Vijayawada, where the government announced a target to create 6 crore 'Lakhpati Didis' by 2047.

Background

The National Saras Mela 2026 was held in Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh. Andhra Pradesh currently has 11 lakh women's Self-Help Groups (SHGs) with a turnover of ₹69,000 crore.

Facts for Prelims

FactAndhra Pradesh has 11 lakh women's Self-Help Groups (SHGs).
FactThe turnover of SHGs in Andhra Pradesh is ₹69,000 crore.
FactThe government target is to create 6 crore Lakhpati Didis by 2047.
PlaceNational Saras Mela 2026 was inaugurated in Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh.

Prelims practice question

With reference to women's Self-Help Groups (SHGs) in Andhra Pradesh, consider the following statements:

The turnover of SHGs in Andhra Pradesh is ₹50,000 crore.
The government aims to create 10 crore Lakhpati Didis by 2047.
Andhra Pradesh currently has 11 lakh women's Self-Help Groups.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a)1 only
(b)3 only
(c)2 and 3 only
(d)1, 2 and 3

Show answer

Answer: (b) 3 only — Statement 3 is correct. Statement 1 is incorrect: The turnover is ₹69,000 crore. Statement 2 is incorrect: The target is 6 crore Lakhpati Didis.

For Mains

Q. Discuss how the promotion of Self-Help Groups (SHGs) contributes to women's economic empowerment and rural livelihood diversification in India.

Dimensions to cover in your answer

Institutional support: Strengthening SHG federations to access formal credit and markets
Skill-gap bottleneck: Need for specialized vocational training to transition from subsistence to entrepreneurship
Market linkage: Bridging the gap between rural SHG production and urban demand chains

Keywords: Women's Empowerment · Self-Help Groups · Livelihood Diversification · Micro-entrepreneurship · Rural Economy

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