West Karbi Anglong, Sept. 28 -- As a part of Mukhyamantri Mahila Udyamity Abhiyan (MMUA), Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Sunday presented cheques to 19,000 beneficiaries from 2,200 Self Help Groups under Rongkhang assembly, providing each beneficiary Rs 10,000 start-up capital.

The scheme aims to provide seed capital to over 35 lakh women across Assam in sectors like agriculture, livestock and handloom.

Addressing a public meeting at Waisong Stadium, Dongkamokam, West Karbi Anglong, Sarma urged all beneficiaries to utilise the seed capital received under the MMUA for productive activities, thereby becoming financially self-reliant and contributing to the development of their families.

"The beneficiaries can use the funds f...