{
  "id": 5799096,
  "title": "Yogi Govt’s Policies Provide Support, Transforming The Life Of Gorakhpur’s Kaushalya Devi",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/05/yogi-govts-policies-provide-support-transforming-the-life-of",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-05T16:00:19.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/uttar-pradesh/yogi-govts-policies-provide-support-transforming-the-life-of-gorakhpurs-kaushalya-devi"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In the Gorakhpur district of Uttar Pradesh, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has spearheaded policies that have made a significant impact on the lives of rural women, as demonstrated by the success story of Kaushalya Devi. Operating from her Barhi village home, Kaushalya's journey began with her participation in the National Rural Livelihood Mission, a government initiative aimed at economically empowering women. Initially, Kaushalya owned only three cows, generating a modest income, but lacking the resources and market access needed for optimal returns.\n\nRecognizing the potential in her livestock, Kaushalya joined Shri Baba Gorakhnath Kripa Milk Producer Organisation (MPO), a member of the National Rural Livelihood Mission. Through this organization, she received invaluable training in animal husbandry, technical support, animal health services, and improved milk marketing strategies. These resources enabled Kaushalya to elevate her dairy business from a small-scale operation to a more robust enterprise. Over time, she expanded her herd to 14 animals and now provides 70 liters of milk daily to the MPO.\n\nThe transformative effect of her initiative became evident as Kaushalya's earnings surged. In her first year, she generated approximately Rs 11.50 lakh, and within one and a half years, her income increased to around Rs 14 lakh. This remarkable growth led her to earn the prestigious title of a 'Lakhpati Didi'. Moreover, Kaushalya’s efforts extended beyond her personal success; the installation of a gobargas unit at her home, facilitated through the cooperation of the MPO and the National Dairy Development Board (NDDB), further reduced her household expenses on fuel, thereby bolstering her family's savings.\n\nKaushalya Devi’s inspiring progress did not go unnoticed, as she shared her experiences with the Chief Minister in July 2025. Furthermore, during the Uttar Pradesh International Trade Show, Prime Minister Narendra Modi personally acknowledged her achievements, underscoring the transformative power of government support, training, and market linkage in empowering rural women for economic independence.",
  "summary": "Lucknow: Under the leadership of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, the Uttar Pradesh Government is continuously working towards economically empowering rural women through the National Rural Livelihood Mission. The result of this effort is that Kaushalya Devi, a resident of Barhi village in the Chauri Chaura area of Gorakhpur, has today established a new identity for herself. Her animal husbandry…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}