Ministry of Rural Development showcase inaugurated byi Rohit Kansal

The Ministry of Rural Development (MoRD), through the Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana – National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NRLM), is participating in Bharat Tex 2026, being held from 14 to 17 July 2026 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, showcasing products and enterprises led by rural women associated with Self-Help Groups (SHGs) from across India.

The Ministry’s showcase was inaugurated byi Rohit Kansal, Secretary, Ministry of Rural Development, in the presence of Ms. Swati Sharma, Joint Secretary, Rural Livelihoods, Ministry of Rural Development, and Dr. Molishree, Director, DAY-NRLM, Ministry of Rural Development. They interacted with the participating Lakhpati Didis and viewed the diverse range of products on display, representing women-led enterprises from across India.

The participation of Lakhpati Didis at Bharat Tex 2026 demonstrates how women associated with SHGs are progressing from livelihood activities to sustainable enterprises. Through DAY-NRLM, rural women receive support in accessing finance, building skills, developing products and strengthening market linkages, enabling them to increase their incomes and expand their enterprises.(UPDATED ON 15TH JULY 2026)