The Lakhpati Didi initiative empowers rural women associated with Self Help Groups (SHGs) to achieve sustainable annual household incomes of ₹1 lakh or more through diversified livelihoods, enterprise development, financial inclusion and continuous mentoring under Bihar Rural Livelihoods Promotion Society (JEEViKA).
The Lakhpati Didi initiative is one of India's flagship livelihood missions that supports rural women in building multiple sustainable income sources capable of generating at least ₹1 lakh annual household income. In Bihar, the programme is implemented through BRLPS – JEEViKA under the National Rural Livelihoods Mission with strong emphasis on women-led enterprises, financial inclusion, market linkage, skill development and continuous Monitoring & Evaluation.
Every SHG household becomes financially empowered through sustainable livelihood activities generating ₹1 lakh or more annual income.
Increase annual household income through diversified livelihood opportunities.
Strengthen access to savings, credit, insurance and bank linkage.
Promote women-owned micro enterprises across rural Bihar.
Strengthen SHGs, Village Organizations and Cluster Level Federations.
Support continuous review using measurable performance indicators.
Milk production, collection and value-chain strengthening.
Egg and meat production through small-scale poultry enterprises.
Livestock-based income enhancement for rural households.
Seasonal farming with improved production practices.
High-value cultivation with quick income generation.
Income generation through tailoring, food processing and handicrafts.
Regular review of household income, enterprise progress and livelihood diversification.
Field verification and evidence-based assessment of household income.
Monitoring findings support timely corrective action and programme improvement.
| Indicator | Purpose |
|---|---|
| SHG Households Identified | Coverage of eligible beneficiaries |
| Livelihood Plans Prepared | Planning readiness |
| Credit Support Provided | Financial inclusion progress |
| Enterprise Established | Livelihood implementation |
| Income Verification Completed | Performance validation |
| Lakhpati Households Achieved | Outcome measurement |
| Level | Role |
|---|---|
| State | Policy, planning and dashboard monitoring |
| District | Programme review and coordination |
| Block | Field monitoring and implementation support |
| Cluster | Community mentoring and enterprise facilitation |
| Village | Household verification and SHG support |
Sustainable annual household income generation.
Expansion of rural entrepreneurship opportunities.
Empowered SHGs and federations supporting long-term livelihoods.
