Oracle, Swades Foundation rural livelihoods programme helps women in Maharashtra
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Government scheme — a structured programme with defined beneficiaries, budget allocation, and delivery mechanisms. The primary instrument for delivering welfare and development outcomes.
Summary
The project has helped women farmers and entrepreneurs across Nashik and Raigad districts in Maharashtra
Key Facts
TypeScheme
SourceBusinessLine - Economy
PublishedWednesday, 17 June 2026
Affected Population~900 million rural population, 250,000 gram panchayats
Key Numbers
PMAY-G: 2.95 crore houses sanctioned
PMGSY: 7.25 lakh km rural roads
SHG network: 9 crore women members
Agri budget: Rs 1.52 lakh crore (2025-26)
Key Authorities
Ministry of Rural DevelopmentMinistry of Panchayati RajMinistry of Agriculture & Farmers WelfareICARFCI
Key Stakeholders
Rural HouseholdsGram PanchayatsSHGsFarmersFPOsAgri-Input Industry
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