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Key Points

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She‑Mart shops will be opened in three states, targeting women entrepreneurs.

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Over 300 outlets will sell both local products and national brands.

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Essential food items are offered at lower, government‑subsidised prices.

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Free seed kits for urad and gram support women farmers.

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Scholarships aid education for farmer families’ daughters.

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The initiative aligns with the government’s ‘Cooperation for Prosperity’ vision.

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Summary

The program will establish more than 300 She‑Mart shops that link women‑run self‑help groups with consumers, selling local produce and branded items.

Government agencies will supply essential foods such as onions, rice and wheat flour at subsidised rates, and provide free seed kits of urad and gram to women farmers.

Scholarships are being awarded to daughters of registered farmers, and the scheme aims to increase household incomes and empower rural families.

The broader goal is to strengthen cooperative movements and create new economic opportunities, especially for women and small‑scale producers.

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New Words to Learn

10 words
entrepreneur
a person who starts and runs a small business
cooperative
a group where members work together and share benefits
subsidised
sold for a lower price because the government helps pay part of the cost
self‑help group
a small community of people who support each other to start businesses
seed kit
a collection of seeds given to farmers to plant crops
urad
a type of bean used in many Indian dishes
gram
a bean also known as chickpea, used in cooking
scholarship
money given to help a student pay for school
initiative
a new plan or project to improve something
prosperity
being successful and having enough money and resources
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