Lucknow: In the Budget 2026-27, the Yogi government has placed women empowerment at the core of development. From accelerating the rural economy to bringing women into the mainstream of entrepreneurship, the budget outlines a focused and inclusive approach.
Under the “Uttar Pradesh Mahila Udyami Credit Card Scheme”, a budgetary provision of ₹200 crore is being made. The objective of this scheme is to provide women of self-help groups with easy, interest-free and phased capital to establish small enterprises.
The government’s focus is on freeing women from loan dependency and transforming them into self-reliant entrepreneurs, so that rural household incomes see sustainable growth and the “Lakhpati Didi” goal gains new momentum.
To ensure effective marketing of goods produced by women, the government has taken another major step. Under the Chief Minister Women Entrepreneur Product Marketing Scheme, a budget provision of ₹100 crore is being proposed.
Under this scheme, showrooms and shops will be taken on rent for a period of three years at railway stations, bus terminals, airports and major markets. These outlets will be operated entirely by women. The government will bear the rental cost for the initial three years, after which self-help groups and women entrepreneurs will take over the responsibility of operations.
