Udham Singh Nagar district has emerged as the most successful district in Uttarakhand in implementing the Lakhpati Didi Yojana. Of the 1,53,529 women across the state who have crossed the annual income threshold of one lakh rupees, 25,918 belong to this district alone. Under this scheme, rural women have become entrepreneurs, engaging in value addition of coarse grains and fruits, dairy farming, and even LPG distribution. Many have also taken up primary veterinary care, insurance schemes, and digital transactions, earning commissions and strengthening their household incomes. \”NRLM has ushered in a new era for women in remote villages. It is not just about financial gains, it is about empowerment and self-reliance,\” said Manish Kumar, chief development officer of the district. success stories are Birma Devi from Kalyanpur Pratham in Khatima, who joined NRLM in 2017 and learned LED bulb manufacturing. Omvati Devi from Garhineki in Kashipur joined the Omvati group in 2020 and ventured into flower pot manufacturing.