Nagaon, July 22 -- Assam Agriculture, Irrigation and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Pijush Hazarika distributed Rs 10,000 Mukhyamantri Mahila Udyamita Abhiyaan (MMUA) cheques to more than 45,000 women beneficiaries during two public meetings in the Rupahihat and Samaguri assembly constituencies of Nagaon district.

Hazarika distributed cheques to 19,840 beneficiaries in Rupahihat and 25,658 beneficiaries in Samaguri under the MMUA scheme.

Speaking at the programmes, the Minister said the scheme, envisioned by Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, has empowered underprivileged women to build sustainable livelihoods and contribute to the state's economic growth.

He highlighted schemes such as MMUA, Nijut Moina and Orunodoi, saying they have...