Lucknow, 14 Oct (HS): In his official statement on X, the

Chief Minister brilliantly defined Maa Kushmanda, the fourth form of Goddess

Durga, as an immortal emblem of creativity, vitality, and wealth. He lays out a

clear path for societal growth, demonstrating how providing women with active

opportunities serves as a catalyst for transforming economic or social

constraints (scarcity) into hard work (diligence), which naturally breeds

economic independence (self-reliance) and eventually leads to collective wealth

(prosperity).

Yogi Adityanath frequently connects these spiritual Navratri musings to state

programs such as Mission Shakti, emphasizing that safeguarding women's safety,

dignity, and active economic engagement is critical to establishing a developed

and wealthy society.

According to CM Yogi Adityanath, rural women are

transforming from passive beneficiaries of development to active builders of

village economies. The state government emphasizes grassroots initiatives,

financial inclusion, and technology-driven programs that enable women to drive

structural transformation in rural business. The UP Chief Minister underscored

this transformation in rural dynamics, adding that women in the state are

moving from being the foundation of family affluence to being creators of local

economies and development leaders. According to the state government, these

targeted welfare and skill development initiatives under Mission Shakti are

effectively turning female workforce participation into active, self-reliant

leadership throughout rural Uttar Pradesh.

In a post on X, he mentioned, “The eternal symbol of

creation, energy, and prosperity, the worship of Mother Kushmanda conveys the

message—where women are empowered and given opportunities, scarcity transforms

into diligence, diligence into self-reliance, and self-reliance into

prosperity. The women of Uttar Pradesh are no longer merely beneficiaries of

development; they are becoming the architects of village economies and the

architects of the destiny of New India. Before 2017, there were neither

opportunities nor resources for women, nor did the government have the policy

or the intent. Today, under the guidance of the honorable Prime Minister Shri @narendramodi

ji, the state's double-engine government is connecting village sisters to a new

path of self-reliance.”

“BC Sakhi are the empowered link in providing banking

services in villages; Lakhpati Didi have become the new identity of economic

independence; Drone Didi are leading the adoption of modern technology in

farming; and through self-help groups and Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs),

opportunities for livelihoods, entrepreneurship, and agriculture-based

employment are expanding for rural women. Now, women are no longer just the

foundation of family prosperity; they are becoming the operators of village

economies and the leaders of the development journey of the new Uttar Pradesh. Only

when the women of the village prosper will Uttar Pradesh truly become prosperous

and empowered. Jai Maa Kushmanda,” he added.

Hindusthan Samachar / Abhishek Awasthi