Sribhumi, Sept. 1 -- Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday attended a meeting at Mundamala playground in Sribhumi and distributed cheques to 15,671 Self Help Group members in Patharkandi under the Mukhya Mantri Mahila Udyamita Abhiyan.

According to a release, the scheme aims to provide seed capital to over 35 lakh women across Assam in sectors like agriculture, livestock and handloom.

Speaking on the occasion, Chief Minister Sarma urged all the beneficiaries to use the Rs 10,000 seed capital received under the MMUA for productive activities for them to become financially self-reliant and help in the development of their families.

"The beneficiaries can use the funds for any productive activity on their own or they can use ...