Sarma distributes seed capital to over 37,000 women

way2barak, Dec 7: Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Saturday launched the distribution of seed capital cheques under the Mukhyamantri Mahila Udyamita Abhiyan for women beneficiaries of Hailakandi and Dholai Legislative Assembly Constituencies (LACs) in the Barak Valley.

A total of 17,774 beneficiaries from Hailakandi LAC and 20,045 beneficiaries from Dholai LAC have received cheques of Rs 10,000 each under this initiative. Speaking on the occasion of the distribution of cheques to beneficiaries of Hailakandi LAC in a programme held at Mela Field in Hailakandi, the Chief Minister said, “The scheme was launched to ensure sustainable economic empowerment of women in Assam.” He informed that in the past two months, cheque distribution programmes had been completed in 50 constituencies, benefitting 12 lakh women across the state.