India, Oct. 31 -- In a strong step towards strengthening women-led entrepreneurship in Assam, Chief Minister Dr Himanta Biswa Sarma today distributed cheques containing seed capital of Rs. 10,000 each to 27,573 women beneficiaries from Self Help Groups (SHGs) under Mukhya Mantri Mahila Udyamita Abhiyan for Sadiya Legislative Assembly at a programme held at Sadiya today.

The initiative reflects Government of Assam's commitment to empowering women with financial independence and enabling them to play a transformative role in the state's rural economy. Under the abhiyan, in Sadiya constituency 26,342 beneficiaries belong to rural areas and 1231 urban areas. Addressing the beneficiaries at a programme held at Sadiya Government Higher Seconda...