Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma launched the distribution of seed capital to women under the MMUA initiative at an event in Boragaon, Guwahati. At the program, 5,155 women from the Jalukbari constituency received cheques of ₹10,000 each to help them start small businesses.
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma Launches Seed Capital Distribution for Women Entrepreneurs in Guwahati
With this event, the government completed the distribution of entrepreneurship funds to 2,933,999 women across 119 assembly constituencies in Assam as part of a wider effort to promote women-led enterprises and strengthen the state’s economy.
During the same event, the Chief Minister introduced seven digital services aimed at improving administration in the Panchayat and Rural Development Department. These included an online trade license system through the “Sewa Setu” portal, an e-office system for digital file movement between blocks and districts, and an online service record platform for more than 11,900 employees.
In addition, the government launched several other digital tools such as “Karmasetu” for communication and requests, “Haat Tender” to improve transparency in leasing markets and ghats, the “Contractual Employees’ Pay Bill” system for timely salary payments, the “Smart Job Card” system for workers to access job information on their phones, and the “Kaushal Connect” mobile app linking skilled youth with service opportunities.
The Chief Minister also released an 855-page compilation titled “Chief Minister’s Speech Collection 4 and 5,” which includes 100 speeches delivered between May 2024 and March 2026 reflecting the state’s development vision.
Assam Government to Provide ₹10,000 First Instalment to 3.2 Million Women Under Entrepreneurship Mission
While addressing the gathering, Sarma explained that under the “Chief Minister’s Women Entrepreneurship Mission,” the government aims to give ₹10,000 as the first instalment to 3.2 million women to start businesses.
The initiative aims to help women become “Lakhpati Baideu,” with further support of ₹25,000 and ₹50,000 after successful use of the first instalment. The government ultimately hopes each woman earns at least ₹1 lakh annually, while those earning above ₹10 lakh will be recognised as “Maha Lakhpati Baideu.”
