In a landmark event recognizing the achievements of women-led self-help groups, the Jammu & Kashmir Rural Livelihoods Mission (JKRLM) hosted the.

Lakhpati Didi Sammelan”, celebrating a major milestone in rural women's empowerment across the Union Territory in Khonmoh today. 

While Union Minister for Agriculture, Farmers Welfare and Rural Development, Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan was the Chief Guest, while J&K Minister for. 

Rural Development and Public Relations, Mr. Javid Ahmad Dar was the Guest of Honour.

Hundreds of women beneficiaries under the Lakhpati Didi initiative from various districts participated in the event, sharing their inspiring journeys of economic self-reliance and transformation.

Addressing the gathering, Shri Chouhan praised the women as “real change makers,” reaffirming the Government of India’s commitment to supporting rural women. 

The Government will always stand by you in your journey toward greater empowerment he stated. 

Highlighting the success of flagship initiatives such as the Ladli Lakshmi Yojana and Ladki Behna Scheme, the Minister commended the visionary leadership of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi in advancing women's empowerment.