Ranchi, June 6 -- Union Minister of State Sanjay Seth highlighted the significant strides made in women's economic independence under the central government's initiatives, asserting that over 90,000 women in Ranchi have become 'Lakhpati Didis'.

The Minister lauded the initiative where sewing machines were distributed to women, which were funded through the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) wing of MIDHANI, a Ministry of Defence undertaking, which aims to bolster financial independence among women in the region, on Friday.

Talking to the reporters, Sanjay Seth said, "Women have been empowered under the leadership of Prime Minister Modi. In Ranchi, 92,000 women have become 'Lakhpati Didis'. Daughters are coming forward in every field....