<h1>Maharashtra's 'Lakhpati Didi' Scheme: Empowering 1 Crore Women with Rs 1 Lakh Annual Income Goal through Agriculture & Industries</h1> Maharashtra Chief Minister announced a focus on the 'Lakhpati Didi' scheme, aiming to create one crore women beneficiaries with an annual income of at least Rs 1 lakh from agriculture, animal husbandry, and small industries. This initiative targets financial independence for women and a circular economy, with 23 lakh women benefitting so far. The state is also integrating Artificial Intelligence in agriculture to enhance productivity and address challenges like climate change. Additionally, the government allocated Rs 36,000 crore to the Ladki Bahin Yojana, facilitating beneficiaries to form credit societies and invest in ventures.