Guwahati, March 12 -- Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said that around 33.5 lakh women in the state will benefit under the Mahila Udyamita Scheme, adding that funds have already been disbursed to nearly 29 lakh beneficiaries.

Speaking to reporters here on Thursday, Sarma said that the funds under the scheme would also be distributed in the Sonai and East Goalpara constituencies.

"Till today, 29 lakh women have received the fund of the Mahila Udyamita Scheme. Today, this fund will be distributed in Sonai and East Goalpara constituency. A total of 33.50 lakh women will get benefits," the Chief Minister said.

He further informed that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Assam on Friday, during which he will attend programmes i...