NALBARI, Aug 22: Assam Chief Minister Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma today launched the second phase of the Mukhya Mantri Mahila Udyamita Abhiyan, a flagship women empowerment scheme, by distributing seed funds of ₹10,000 each to members of Self Help Groups (SHGs).
The initiative, ceremonially rolled out in Nalbari, will cover 15 districts between August 22 and September 28. The scheme aims to support over 30 lakh women engaged in agriculture, livestock, handloom, and other entrepreneurial ventures.
Dr. Sarma outlined the government’s vision of creating 35 lakh women entrepreneurs with annual incomes exceeding ₹1 lakh. Under the three-year plan, each beneficiary will receive ₹85,000 in phased assistance - ₹10,000 this year, followed by ₹25,000 next year and ₹50,000 in the third year.
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“Mahila Udyamita Yojana has the potential to eradicate poverty in Assam by empowering women-led entrepreneurship,” the Chief Minister said.
The government hopes that the initiative will not only strengthen SHGs but also boost rural livelihoods, generate local employment, and accelerate inclusive economic growth across the state.
