Guwahati, Nov. 12 -- Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday ceremonially launched the distribution of cheques to 17,680 members of Self-Help Groups (SHGs) belonging to Dispur, Guwahati Central and New Guwahati Legislative Assembly Constituencies under the Mukhyamantri Mahila Udyamita Abhiyan in a programme held at Veterinary College playground, Khanapara in Guwahati.

Of these beneficiaries, 7,625 are from Dispur, 5,933 from Guwahati Central and 4,122 from New Guwahati constituencies.

On the occasion, the Chief Minister also launched the distribution of cheques under the Pradhan Mantri Anusuchit Jati Abhyuday Yojana (PM-AJAY), under which Scheduled Caste women Self-Help Groups of the state will receive Rs 50,000 each to pr...