India, July 4 -- The Government of India has issued a release:
SHE-LEAPS: A Digital Platform for Rural Entrepreneurship
Self-Help Entrepreneur-Livelihoods and Enterprise Application for Prosperity and Sustainability (SHE-LEAPS) was recently launched on 29th June 2026 and is implemented under the LokOS platform. It is a digital platform for empowering women associated with Self-Help Groups (SHGs) across rural India. It provides a unified platform for enterprise creation, performance tracking, and business management. It supports farm and non-farm enterprises, strengthening a sustainable and resilient rural economy.
Strengthening Digital Governance under Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana- National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NRLM)
LokOS (Lok People, OS Operating System) is a web and mobile platform under the Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana-National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NRLM) for end-to-end digitization of Self-Help Groups and their federations. DAY-NRLM is a flagship poverty alleviation programme promoting self-employment, skilled jobs, and sustainable livelihoods for poor rural households.
LokOS offers a comprehensive digital solution for managing Self-Help Groups (SHGs) and Community-Based Organizations (CBOs) by digitizing member records, profiles, savings, lending, repayments, financial transactions, livelihoods, and convergence initiatives. The platform further strengthens governance and financial management by:
LokOS comprises both web and mobile applications, each designed to serve distinct user groups and functionalities. The web application supports administrators, E-bookkeepers, and transaction approvers in creating and approving SHGs, Village Organizations (VOs), Cluster Level Federations (CLFs), and their members.
The mobile application enables efficient recording and management of Community-Based Organization (CBO) activities in the field.
Digital Features of LokOS
The LokOS Mobile App empowers communities and community-based organizations by facilitating digitization and enabling enhanced data-driven decision-making. The key features include:
LokOS: Driving Digital Transformation of Community Institutions
LokOS has significantly expanded its reach across India, enabling large-scale digital transformation of community institutions. The platform improves transparency, accountability, and operational efficiency while enabling integrated programme implementation and monitoring across all levels. It currently covers 34 States/UTs, 762 districts, 7,241 blocks, 2.57 lakh Gram Panchayats, and 5.92 lakh villages.
The platform has enabled large-scale digital integration of community institutions nationwide. The linked community and community-based institutions are:
LokOS enables efficient tracking of financial support across community institutions, including Rs.9,718.41 crore in the Revolving Fund (RF), Rs.64,607.66 crore in the Community Investment Fund (CIF), and Rs.38.34 crore in the Community Enterprise Fund (CEF).
LokOS supports the Lakhpati Didi initiative through large-scale outreach, beneficiary tracking, and digital monitoring. It enables implementation through a robust network of 6,611 Master Trainers, 4.09 lakh Community Resource Persons (CRPs), and 3.87 crore Potential Lakhpati Didis (PLDs).
The platform also maintains 18.50 crore Digital Aajeevika Registers (DARs), providing a strong digital foundation for livelihood planning, monitoring, and implementation.
Building a Digitally Empowered Rural India
LokOS is a transformative digital platform under DAY-NRLM that enables end-to-end digitization of Community-Based Organizations (CBOs). It is enhancing transparency, governance, and operational efficiency through real-time monitoring and digital financial management.
With nationwide reach, the platform is supporting the Lakhpati Didi initiative, thereby promoting women's economic empowerment and financial inclusion. This platform is, thus, contributing to the creation of self-reliant rural communities.
References
Ministry of Rural Development
https://lokos.dord.gov.in/lakhpatiDidiImpact
https://lokos.dord.gov.in/aboutLokos
https://lakhpatididi.gov.in
https://lokos.dord.gov.in/communityFunds
https://dic.gov.in/lokos/
https://x.com/MoRD_GoI/status/2071507758046916762
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