Guwahati, Aug. 30 -- Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Saturday distributed scooters to 9,704 Community Cadres under the 'Sakhi Express' initiative during a programme held at Veterinary College Field, Khanapara, in Guwahati.

The Assam Chief Minister also launched the Livelihood Rural Express Scheme to provide 51 business vehicles to Cluster-Level Federations.

Both initiatives aim to strengthen Self-Help Group (SHG) activities and promote the empowerment of rural women.

The Assam Chief Minister said, "Assam's Jeevika Sakhis, Bank Sakhis, etc, who are part of the broader Community Cadre framework, play an important role in ensuring that our vibrant SHG ecosystem thrives and gets all the required facilities and training right ne...