Nagaon: Assam Chief Minister Dr Himanta Biswa Sarma distributed seed capital of Rs 10,000 each to 26,585 SHG women beneficiaries under the Mukhimyatri Mahila Udyamita Abhiyan at a programme held at Nagaon Nehrubali field today here.
The programme was organized by the State Rural Livelihood Mission and the Nagaon district administration. The Chief Minister emphasized the importance of empowering women and making them self-reliant. He stated that the state government has been working tirelessly to uplift the socio-economic status of women in the state.
While addressing the occasion, Dr Sarma mentioned that the Arunoday and Mukhimyatri Mahila Udyamita Abhiyan have become role models for other states in India. He claimed that several states, including West Bengal, Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, Maharashtra, and Haryana, have shown interest in adopting these schemes.
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Taking a dig at the opposition Congress, Dr Sarma also criticized the Congress party for opposing these schemes and claimed that the party’s leaders do not understand the needs of the poor. He stated that the Congress party’s leaders are not aware of the benefits of these schemes and are only interested in criticizing the government.
Dr Sarma highlighted the success of the self-help groups in the state, stating that over 4 lakh self-help groups have been formed, and more than 40 lakh women are associated with them. He also underscored that the state government has provided loans to women, and over 99% of the loan amount has been repaid.
The Chief Minister also inaugurated several development projects in Nagaon, including a multi-storied market complex, a swimming pool, and a newly constructed office of Joint Director, District Health Services.
The programme was attended by several dignitaries, including Minister Keshab Mahanta, MLAs Rupak Sarma, Jitu Goswami, Dipluranjan Sarma, and Shashi Kanta Das, District Commissioner Debashish Sarma, and Senior Superintendent of Police Swapnanil Deka.
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It’s pertinent to mention that ahead of the ceremonial cheque distribution programme, over 30,000 women beneficiaries present in the event, sang Dr Bhupen Hazarika’s iconic song ‘Manuhe Manuhar Babe’ together and inspired the state Chief Minister.
