Guwahati , Aug. 30 -- In a move towards rural self-reliance and women's empowerment, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma today presented scooters to 9,704 community cadres under the 'Sakhi Express' initiative at a function held at Veterinary College Field, Khanapara.
He also launched the 'Livelihood Rural Express Scheme' to provide 51 commercial vehicles to Cluster Level Federations.
It may be noted that in the 2020-21 budget, the State government had announced the Sakhi Express scheme to provide scooters to all Jeevika Sakhis.
In 2022-23, the initiative was expanded to include all cadres namely Jeevika Sakhis, Pashu Sakhis, Bank Sakhis, CRP- Enterprise Promotion, Master Bookkeeper, Internal Mentor, MSP Trainer, BDSP Trainer etc und...