Assam Launches Mukhya Mantri Mahila Udyamita Abhiyan to Empower Women Entrepreneurs
| Key Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Scheme Name | Mukhya Mantri Mahila Udyamita Abhiyan |
| Launch Date | April 1, 2025 |
| Launched By | Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma |
| Location of Launch Event | Behali, Biswanath district, Assam |
| Target Beneficiaries | 30 lakh women across Assam |
| Initial Financial Assistance | ₹10,000 per beneficiary |
| Usage of Funds | Investment in micro-businesses, husband's business, plantations, livestock |
| Monitoring | Government officials to inspect utilization after one year |
| First Year Assistance | ₹10,000 as seed capital |
| Second Year Assistance | ₹25,000 (₹12,500 bank loan + ₹12,500 government support) |
| Third Year Assistance | ₹50,000 from the government for successful entrepreneurs |
| Loan Repayment Terms | Only bank loan to be repaid, interest covered by the government |
| First-Day Beneficiaries | 23,375 women received financial aid at the launch event |
| Implementation | Conducted in all Assembly constituencies, attended by CM or ministers |
| Related Initiatives | Free admissions, Orunodoi scheme, old-age pensions, free food grains |
| Impact on Rural Economy | Promotes micro-enterprises, agriculture, livestock, and self-reliance |