Bhubaneswar, Nov. 19 -- Odisha Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida on Tuesday said the state government has set a target to create Lakhpati Didis in every household and Mahalakhpati in every village as part of its expanded Mission Shakti empowerment drive.Speaking at a Mission Shakti programme held in Bhubaneswar, Parida highlighted that Odisha currently has 17 lakh Lakhpati Didis, women who earn a sustainable annual income through self-help group (SHG) activities.

The state government has now set an ambitious target to increase this number to 25 lakh by 2027, she said.

"The fair will begin across 30 districts after January 14. I hope, when the fair will end, many women will have become Mahalakhpati Didi. We have a target to create a L...