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Union Budget 2026-27 For Women ; Building on the success of the Lakhpati Didi scheme, community-owned retail shops will be set up for the women entrepreneurs from self-help groups, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Sunday (February 1, 2026).
Presenting the Union Budget in the Lok Sabha, the Minister called it the “next step” for these self-help group (SHG) members, towards being “owners of enterprises”.
“Building on the success of the Lakhpati Didi programme, I propose to help women take the next step from credit-linked livelihood to being owners of enterprises,” Ms. Sitharaman said.
1. Girls’ hostel in every district for Higher Education STEM institutions
2. Special focus on women in STEM education through infrastructure support
3. Skill-linked education pathways to improve employability of young women
4. AVGC Content Creator Labs in schools & colleges, expanding opportunities for girl students
5. Caregiver training programmes (1.5 lakh trainees) with high women participation
6. Support for women-led SHGs and enterprises through education–skill convergence
7. Emphasis on district-level access to education and skilling facilities for women
8. Inclusive approach ensuring equal participation of women in Viksit Bharat workforce
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