SME Times News Bureau | 13 Jul, 2018
Prime
Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday interacted with the members of
Self Help Groups from across the country and said that self help
groups are inspiring examples of entrepreneurship.
This
is the ninth interaction in the series by the Prime Minister through
video conference with the beneficiaries of various Government
schemes.
Expressing
happiness in interacting with women from Self Help Groups of various
states, Prime Minister said that each member is an inspiring example
of resolution, collective efforts and entrepreneurship.
He
said that women are enterprising, have enormous inner strength for
self-reliance during odd circumstances, and they need only
opportunities to perform.
He
added that it is impossible to imagine many sectors especially
agriculture and diary, without the contribution of women. This is the
true spirit of women empowerment all over the country.
Narendra
Modi during the interaction said that Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana-
National Rural Livelihood Mission has been started in all states.
He
added that the aim of the scheme is to reach crores of poor
households in 2.5 lakh gram panchayats and provide them sustainable
livelihood opportunities. He also congratulated all States and
Officials in the successful implementation of the scheme.
Talking
about Self Help Groups (SHGs), Prime Minister said that Self Help
Groups play a very important role in the economic and social
advancement of poor, especially for women from rural strata of
society.
He
said that the number of SHGs have quadrupled over the last four years
compared to 2011-2014 period, generating employment and creating
entrepreneurs in rural areas.
In
three years between 2011 and 2014, only five lakh Self Help Groups
were formed covering 52 lakh families whereas additional 20 lakh Self
Help Groups covering 2.25 core families were formed since 2014.
Prime
Minister said that special attention is given to skill development of
rural youth through Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana.