Dibrugarh, Dec. 17 -- Adding a new milestone to women's empowerment in the state, Assam Chief Minister Dr Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday handed over cheques of Rs 10,000 to each of the 23,791 beneficiaries under MMUA of Tingkhong Legislative Assembly Constituency at a function held at Abhoypur Rural Sports Complex in Moran in Dibrugarh district.

During the event, 23,791 beneficiaries from the Tingkhong constituency received seed capital cheques of Rs 10,000 each as the first instalment under Mukhiya Mantri Mahila Udyamita Abhiyan.

Chief Minister Dr Sarma, highlighting the State government's commitment and resolve toward the development of Dibrugarh district, also formally inaugurated the Abhoypur Rural Sports Complex in Moran built at...