Women in command: Navsari’s security strengthened for PM Modi’s visit in Gujarat

During the 'Lakhpati Didi' program today in Gujarat Prime Minister Narendra Modi plans to speak but the Navsari district security duties fell under the charge of women police officers. The first-time implementation of women-led policing has been specially developed by Gujarat Police according to Gujarat Home Minister Harsh Sanghavi.

Statement Of Gujarat Home Minister Harsh Sanghavi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will attend the Lakhpati Didi program in Navsari on the current International Women's Day. The program will include 1.5 lakh female participants. Gujarat Police implemented a unique security plan which entrusted program safety responsibilities to Gujarat Police women officers. This marks a significant moment in the policing sector because Gujarat Police assigned all female officers from ADGP to head constable to handle security arrangements that were traditionally done by males. All women officials performed thorough planning to execute the program. The day marks a historic moment in history while the organized event likewise has historic status.

Watch | Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrives at the venue in Vansi Borsi, Navsari, to attend the Lakhpati Didi Sammelan. During the event, he will disburse over ₹450 crore in financial assistance to more than 2.5 lakh women from over 25,000 Self-Help Groups (SHGs) across the… pic.twitter.com/bkhp2xtvMC

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About The Event

Prime Minister Modi joins the Lakhpati Didi program today at Vansi Borsi village in Navsari district where he will speak with these Lakhpati Didis. The Prime Minister has scheduled meetings with five lakh high-earning female business leaders while presenting them with Lakhpati Didi Certificates. Prime Minister Modi will distribute Rs 450 crore to more than 2.5 lakhs of women through over 25 thousand SHGs across the state according to official documents.

Lakhpati Didi Yojana

Prime Minister Modi established the 'Lakhpati Didi Yojana' during the Independence Day celebration on August 15, 2023 to support women entrepreneurs and their financial growth throughout India. The Lakhpati Didi Yojana recognizes self-help group members as Lakhpati Didis after they generate Rs 1 lakh yearly through agricultural work alongside animal husbandry and small industrial activities while earning at least Rs 10,000 monthly. The Prime Minister will use financial awards exceeding Rs450 crore for exceeding 2.5 lakh self-help group members belonging to 25,000 groups across the state on International Women's Day.

Major schemes that state specifically developed

Approximately one hundred thousand women across Navsari, Valsad and Dang districts will gather at Vansi Borsi in Navsari for the 'Lakhpati Didi Sammelan'. Self-help group members make up the majority of participants since they either reached 'Lakhpati Didi' status or want to join that group. The meeting will feature PM Modi speaking with ten chosen Lakhpati Didis while providing certificates to five individuals among them. During the gathering the Lakhpati Didi Scheme's Gujarat progress story will be shown through a documentary. The program will witness the launch of two major schemes that the state specifically developed.