Jorhat, Jan. 29 -- A cheque distribution programme under the Mukhya Mantri Mahila Udyamita Scheme was held in Teok and Sotai in Jorhat district on Wednesday, aimed at empowering women and strengthening their role in family livelihoods and economic development.

Under the scheme, 36,319 women beneficiaries received cheques of Rs 10,000 each to support entrepreneurial initiatives and income-generating activities. The Assam government has launched the initiative to promote women's self-reliance and economic uplift.

The programme was attended by Assam Chief Minister Dr. Himanta Biswa Sharma, who addressed the gathering and highlighted the state government's commitment to women's empowerment and inclusive development. He said the scheme would...