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Key Points

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Date and place: August 18 at the Pusa campus in New Delhi.

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The pledge aligns with priorities announced by the Prime Minister on Independence Day.

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The Lakhpati Didi programme targets six crore rural women to earn at least one lakh rupees each year.

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She‑Marts and branding will help women entrepreneurs access domestic and international markets.

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The government will continue subsidised fertilizer supply and promote self‑reliance in essential goods.

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Summary

The agenda focuses on strengthening farming, expanding the Lakhpati Didi scheme for rural women, and opening new global markets for Indian produce.

Key measures include keeping fertilizer affordable, promoting women‑led enterprises through She‑Marts, and aiming to double the number of women earning at least one lakh rupees annually.

The meeting will produce detailed departmental roadmaps to accelerate implementation.

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New Words to Learn

7 words
pledge
a formal promise made by leaders to achieve specific goals
roadmap
a detailed plan that outlines each step needed to reach a goal
Lakhpati Didi
a program that helps rural women earn at least one lakh rupees (100,000 rupees) per year
subsidised
made cheaper for people because the government pays part of the cost
self‑reliance
the ability to meet your own needs without depending on others
global markets
worldwide places where products are bought and sold
empowerment
giving people the confidence and tools to control their own lives
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