Lucknow, Oct. 8 -- This Diwali, special eco-friendly 'diyas' made from cow dung and wax extracted directly from beehives by rural women will light up homes across Uttar Pradesh, as part of the State Rural Livelihood Mission, official sources said here.
Sources stated that under the leadership and direction of Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya, effective efforts are being made to promote the livelihood of rural women.
"Very effective steps have been taken by the State Rural Livelihood Mission towards women's self-reliance and empowerment," they said.
In line with the "Lakhpati Didi" initiative, the Mission is working in a new and festive avatar this season.
"In continuation of the instructions of Deputy CM Keshav Maurya, a diffe...