Lakhpati Didi Yojana — Quick Overview
| Scheme Name | Lakhpati Didi Yojana 2026 — 3 Crore Women SHG Members Earn ₹1 Lakh+/Year | Free Skill Training |
| Launched By | Government of India |
| Launch Year | 2023 |
| Benefit | Free skill training in high-demand trades + SHG livelihood support to earn ₹1 lakh+/year |
| Category | Women |
| Last Verified | 2 May 2026 |
| Official Portal | https://aajeevika.gov.in |
What is Lakhpati Didi Yojana?
Lakhpati Didi Yojana is the Government of India's ambitious initiative to make 3 crore women SHG (Self Help Group) members earn ₹1 lakh or more per year through skill development, micro-enterprise support, and livelihood enhancement. Announced by PM Modi in 2023, it provides free skill training in LED bulb making, plumbing, drone repair, solar panel installation, and other high-demand trades. Drone Didi is a subset of this initiative.
Under this scheme, eligible beneficiaries receive Free skill training in high-demand trades + SHG livelihood support to earn ₹1 lakh+/year. The scheme was launched in 2023 and is implemented by the Government of India.
लखपति दीदी योजना भारत सरकार की महत्वाकांक्षी पहल है जो 3 करोड़ महिला SHG सदस्यों को ₹1 लाख/वर्ष या अधिक कमाई करने में सक्षम बनाती है। PM मोदी ने 2023 में घोषणा की। LED बल्ब, plumbing, drone repair, solar panel जैसे high-value skills में मुफ्त training। Namo Drone Didi इसी का हिस्सा है।
High-value skills में मुफ्त training + SHG लाइवलीहुड सहायता + ₹1 लाख+/वर्ष कमाई का लक्ष्य
Benefits of Lakhpati Didi Yojana
Free skill training in high-demand trades + SHG livelihood support to earn ₹1 lakh+/year
Who is Eligible for Lakhpati Didi Yojana?
- ✓Active member of a DAY-NRLM Self Help Group (SHG)
- ✓Rural area resident
- ✓Family income below ₹3 lakh per year
- ✓Willing to learn new skills and start/scale micro-enterprise
- ✓Priority to BPL, SC/ST, minority women SHG members
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Documents Required for Lakhpati Didi Yojana
How to Apply for Lakhpati Didi Yojana Online?
- 1Visit the official portal at https://aajeevika.gov.in
- 2Click on Apply Now or Register button on the homepage
- 3Enter your Aadhaar-linked mobile number and verify OTP
- 4Fill in the online application form with required details
- 5Upload the required documents including Aadhaar and bank passbook
- 6Review all details and submit the application
- 7Note down the application reference number for future tracking
- 8Wait for verification and approval from the concerned authority
Official Government Portal
Apply directly on the official government website. This is the only authorised portal — never pay anyone to apply on your behalf.
🔗Apply on aajeevika.gov.inFrequently Asked Questions — Lakhpati Didi Yojana
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How to apply for PM Ujjwala Yojana?+
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Where can I open a Sukanya Samriddhi account?+
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What are the key benefits of Beti Bachao Beti Padhao?+
Benefits include financial incentives for families with girl children, free education support, improved healthcare for girls, and community awareness programs to prevent female foeticide.
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