The Tripura government has prepared an ambitious plan for the financial year 2026–27, focusing on strengthening rural livelihoods and increasing income among women. The Tripura Rural Livelihood Mission (TRLM) has set a target to create 1.35 lakh “Lakhpati Didis” through skill training, financial support and market linkages.
A high-level TRLM team, led by Rural Development Secretary Abhishek Singh, recently visited New Delhi to present the proposed budget and outline its priorities. During the meeting, TRLM Chief Executive Officer Tarit Kanti Chakma shared details of the mission’s work and future plans.
Officials highlighted the success of the Samriddhi campaigns, which helped mobilise Rs 198 crore under Samriddhi 1.0 and Rs 248 crore under Samriddhi 2.0. These campaigns have supported women at the grassroots level to start small businesses and improve their income.
In a new step, TRLM has signed an agreement with the Indian Institute of Management Kolkata to train women for higher income opportunities. The aim is to create not only “Lakhpati Didis” but also “Millionaire Didis” and “Crorepati Didis” in the coming years.
So far, Rs 100 crore has already been given to around 1 lakh women under the Lakhpati Didi programme. The government has now increased the target from 1.13 lakh to 1.35 lakh women.
To support their work, 60 vehicles have been approved for Self-Help Group (SHG) members to improve transport and market access. The state has also set aside Rs 110 crore for building infrastructure related to livelihood activities.
The mission plans to open SHE Marts in all districts. These centres will help women sell and promote their products more easily.
The Ministry of Rural Development has also appreciated TRLM’s work under the Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Grameen Kaushalya Yojana. Around Rs 49.92 crore has been proposed for the next year to support skill training and jobs for rural youth.
In border areas, 87 villages across 23 blocks will be developed under the Vibrant Villages Programme. The focus will be on improving livelihood opportunities in remote areas.
