- India,
- 10-Dec-2024 08:00 AM IST
- (Updated 09-Dec-2024 10:05 PM IST)
LIC Sakhi Scheme: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has launched the Bima Sakhi scheme to empower women and increase their employment opportunities. At an event held in Panipat, Haryana, PM Modi inaugurated this scheme launched by the Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC). This move is not only a major effort towards making women self-reliant, but will also strengthen the economy of rural India.Women will get a new source of employmentUnder the Bima Sakhi scheme, women will be trained as LIC agents. The scheme aims to provide opportunities to women in the age group of 18-70 years who have completed at least class 10. The scheme aims to employ one lakh women across India, including 8,000 women from Haryana.This initiative specifically focuses on women who are living in rural and semi-urban areas, and who need employment opportunities.Financial support will be providedUnder the Bima Sakhi scheme, financial assistance will also be given to the trained women.First year: ₹7,000 per monthSecond year: ₹6,000 per monthThird year: ₹5,000 per monthAlong with this, they will be given special training in financial literacy, insurance awareness and communication with customers. With this financial support and training, women will not only get a new job, but they will also become financially independent.Started in Haryana, plan to expand across the countryIn the first phase of the scheme, 35,000 women will be trained. After this, there is a plan to include 50,000 more women. Initially it is being implemented in Haryana, but soon it will be available in other parts of the country as well.Another step towards Beti Bachao Beti PadhaoBima Sakhi Yojana is an extension of PM Modi's Beti Bachao Beti Padhao initiative, which was started on 22 January 2015 from Panipat, Haryana. The aim of this scheme is not only to save and educate daughters but also to work towards making them financially strong. Bima Sakhi Yojana is an effort to further this objective.A new chapter of employment and empowerment for rural womenBima Sakhi Yojana is a great opportunity for those women who are looking for employment. This scheme not only provides employment but will also give women a new identity in the society. This step of Prime Minister Modi will prove to be an important milestone in the direction of women empowerment and rural development.ConclusionBima Sakhi Yojana is a wonderful example of employment and self-reliance. It will play an important role in changing the lives of women in rural areas and empowering them. This initiative of the government will not only make women financially strong but will also ensure their contribution to the development of India.