India, Feb. 26 -- Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday ceremonially launched the distribution of the first installment of financial assistance under Mukhya Mantrir Atmanirbhar Asom Abhiyan 2.0 for selected entrepreneurs from Jorhat, Golaghat and Majuli districts. The programme was held at the playground of Jorhat Institute of Science and Technology in Sotai.

Altogether 5,958 entrepreneurs received financial assistance amounting to over Rs 59 crore. Of them, 2,366 are from Jorhat, 2,995 from Golaghat and 597 from Majuli. The beneficiaries include 10 under the professional category and 5,948 under the general category.

Under the second phase, the State Government has initiated steps to extend financial support exceeding Rs 1,49...