Agartala, Aug. 28 -- Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha announced on Thursday that 1,08,281 women, about 95% of the target, have already become 'Lakhpati Didis' under government initiatives in the state.

He made the statement while addressing the National Workshop on Integrated Farming Cluster for the North Eastern States held at Hotel Polo Tower in Tripura's Agartala.

Saha emphasized that agriculture remains the backbone of the country's economy and the lifeline of rural households.

To strengthen livelihoods, particularly for members of women's self-help groups (SHGs), the Ministry of Rural Development, Government of India, has launched the Integrated Farming Cluster (IFC) approach under the Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana - National Rural ...