Nagaon, Dec. 1 -- Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday launched the distribution of entrepreneurship seed capital cheques to 33,625 women beneficiaries of Barhampur Legislative Assembly Constituency in Nagaon district under the Mukhyamantrir Mahila Udyomita Abhiyan (MMUA).

Of the total beneficiaries, 32,615 belong to rural areas and 1,010 to urban areas.

Speaking at a programme held at Kathiatoli, the Chief Minister said women across the State have already become acquainted with the Mission's objectives since its rollout in September last year.

He informed that women in about 44 constituencies have so far received the first installment of assistance, adding that nearly 10 lakh women have already benefited. The Government ...