Reported By Aadil Abdullah
Bandiopora:- Explore the remarkable story of Shaheena Begum, a beacon of resilience and success in rural entrepreneurship. From poverty to prosperity, her journey embodies the transformative power of government support and determination.
Imagine a place where the air is filled with the scent of spices and the gentle hum of industry, a place where determination and hard work have flourished into a beacon of success.
This is the story of Shaheena Begum, a 35-year-old entrepreneur from Sonerwani Bandipora, whose journey from the shadows of poverty to the spotlight of success captures the essence of human resilience and the power of government support in transforming lives.
Shaheena’s story is one of unwavering determination and a testament to the transformative power of the National Rural Livelihood Mission (NRLM). From the humble beginnings of a loan to start a honey project, she has expanded her business into multiple ventures, defying the odds stacked against her. Her success story, shared with the Prime Minister during a virtual interaction, is a vivid illustration of her transition from poverty to becoming a ‘Lakhpati Didi’, a term that resonates with the triumph of women’s empowerment and entrepreneurship facilitated by government schemes. Shaheena’s narrative is not just her own; it echoes the aspirations of countless other women across the nation, striving to carve their niches in the entrepreneurial world.
Her accomplishments, recognized by both local officials and the Prime Minister, underline the critical role of government schemes like the NRLM in empowering individuals and uplifting communities. As Shaheena continues to expand her business empire, she not only builds a legacy for herself but also lights the way for future entrepreneurs in Bandipora and beyond.
Shaheena expressed the same views while interacting with PM Modi who congratulated her for her achievements.
“Many many congratulations from me for becoming Lakhpati Didi,” he told her. “It is a happy feeling for me, but when I talk about Lakhpati Didis, those living in Delhi are not able to digest the fact that someone like you from a rural area can achieve such a feat.”
Appreciating Shaheena, he said, “You have done it. The nation will know it is possible.”
She said that in her journey, besides the government, her husband’s support had proven vital.
“I always went forward with a motive of doing something different. To provide people with pure and unadulterated products,” Shaheena said.
She said she was thankful to PM Modi and Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha’s administration for providing such schemes that were uplifting the poor and those in rural areas with fewer avenues.
Shaheena said that during her interaction with PM Modi, she felt motivated.
“I felt he is supportive and understands our thought process,” she said. “It was a happy feeling.CNI
