In a significant push for women's economic empowerment, Odisha Governor Hari Babu Kambhampati directly engaged with villagers on Thursday, urging women to step into the world of entrepreneurship. The interaction took place at Krushnanjanpur village, located within the Sadar block of Puri district.
A Call for Financial Self-Reliance
The gathering saw a remarkable participation, with women constituting over 80 per cent of the attendees. Addressing this enthusiastic crowd, Governor Kambhampati specifically highlighted the MUDRA (Micro Units Development & Refinance Agency) scheme as a pivotal tool. He actively encouraged the women present to avail themselves of loans under this and other government initiatives to build their own enterprises and achieve financial independence.
While extending his New Year greetings to the community, the Governor expressed a hopeful vision for the future. He stated his desire to witness a substantial rise in the number of successful women entrepreneurs emerging from the region in the coming days.
Review of Key Government Schemes
Beyond the focus on entrepreneurship, the Governor's visit included a comprehensive review of awareness and implementation levels for several crucial public welfare schemes. He took stock of benefits related to:
- PMSBY (Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana)
- PMJJBY (Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana)
- Subhadra Yojana
- PMAY (Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana)
- Atal Pension Yojana
- Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana
This review underscores the administration's focus on ensuring that the benefits of social security, insurance, housing, and girl child savings schemes effectively reach the grassroots level in Puri district.
Empowering Rural Women
The Governor's interaction at Krushnanjanpur serves as a direct channel to understand ground realities. By personally advocating for women to leverage government schemes, the initiative aims to bridge the information gap and inspire action. The emphasis on financial self-reliance through entrepreneurship is seen as a key strategy for boosting the local economy and fostering sustainable development in rural Odisha.
The event marks a continued effort by the state leadership to promote inclusive growth, where women are positioned at the forefront of economic activity through accessible credit and supportive policies.
