Guwahati, Dec. 7 -- Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Saturday launched the distribution of seed capital cheques under the Mukhyamantri Mahila Udyamita Abhiyan for women beneficiaries across Hailakandi and Dholai Legislative Assembly Constituencies (LACs) in the Barak Valley.

A total of 17,774 beneficiaries from Hailakandi LAC and 20,045 from Dholai LAC each received cheques of Rs 10,000 under the initiative, aimed at ensuring sustainable economic empowerment for women in Assam.

Speaking at the Hailakandi distribution event, the Chief Minister noted that cheque distribution has already been completed in 50 constituencies in the past two months, benefiting 12 lakh women across the State.

He highlighted Prime Minister Narendra Modi's...