In Agra, the Mahamanthan program for women empowerment was inaugurated by lighting the lamp in the presence of the G-20 delegation and under the chairmanship of Union Minister Smriti Irani. In front of the G-20 delegation, a mesmerizing cultural presentation of Indian classical dance Kathak was given by the artists, which made the guests look emotional and giddy. On this occasion, Union Minister Smriti Irani said that India getting the G20 presidency is not only a matter of pride, but also an opportunity to enhance its possibilities. We have 8.1 million Self Help Groups at present. We have 90 million women who manage $32 billion in funds on the ground. This is an economic revolution that the G20 countries should know about. Mentioning the Mudra Yojana in his address, he said that under this, free loans are being provided to women entrepreneurs, this should also be talked about. We have given small loans of 320 million in the whole country. 70 percent of the beneficiaries of this scheme are women only. Not only this, these women entrepreneurs have also successfully repaid the loan.The G-20 guests also visited the Agra Fort for a light and sound show, where they were accorded a grand welcome by police horsemen, nagaras and shehnai players playing musical instruments and showering flowers on the guests.
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