Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday launched the distribution of seed capital under the Chief Minister's Mahila Udyamita Abhiyan in Hojai Assembly constituency.
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma distributed cheques to 15,671 SHG members in Patharkandi under the Mukhya Mantri Mahila Udyamita Abhiyan, urging women to use Rs 10,000 seed capital productively, with higher instalments promised for proper fund utilization.
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Saturday distributed cheques amounting to Rs 10,000 each to members of self-help groups (SHGs) under the Mukhyamantri Mahila Udyamita Abhiyaan (MMUA) at Jagiroad in Morigaon district.
Assam Chief Minister Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday launched the second phase of cheque distribution to members of Self-Help Groups (SHGs) under the 'Mukhyamantri Mahila Udyamita Abhiyan' at a public rally in Assam's Nalbari district.
During his visit, CM Dhami said that he "appeals to the tourists coming to Devbhoomi Uttarakhand to spend 5 per cent of their travel expenses on the purchase of local products" on the call made by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Trinamool Congress MP Derek O'Brien on Saturday cited Parliament data to highlight that West Bengal has recorded the second-lowest percentage of Non-Performing Assets (NPAs) in loans given to Women Self Help Groups (SHGs) among major states.
The Assam government aims to make 30 lakh women members of Self Help Groups (SHGs) as Lakhpati Didis by 2028-29 and to boost the state economy by empowering the women of the state, said an official on Wednesday.
As a gesture of encouragement, they made purchases of various products displayed by SHGs, reinforcing the message that every purchase can empower a rural woman entrepreneur. These products would be distributed to poor people in the districts.
Minister of Rural Development Raghavji Patel, Minister of State for Cooperation Jagdish Vishwakarma, and Minister of State for Rural Development Kunvarji Halpati also attended this meeting.
Drawing inspiration from Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision, CM Dhami said his government focused on supporting youth employment and self-help groups, backed by financial assistance packages worth around Rs 1,000 crore.
On the occasion of the 11th anniversary of the Modi government, Shiv Sena leader Shaina NC praised the government's initiatives and achievements, especially its efforts to empower women and the poor.
Speaking to ANI, Singhar said, "PM Modi is coming to talk about women empowerment, but I want to ask him directly--will Ladli Behans actually receive Rs 3,000 under the Ladli Behna Yojana? Will self-help groups (SHGs) of women, who do not have employment and are running only on paper, receiv