Biswanath (Assam) [India], November 13 (ANI): Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma launched the distribution of entrepreneurship capital cheques to 36,834 members of self-help groups (SHGs) under the Mukhyamantrir Mahila Udyamita Abhiyan at a programme held in the premises of Swahid Kanaklata Barua State University at Bholaguri, Gohpur in Biswanath district on Thursday.

Among the beneficiaries, 35,530 are from rural areas and 1,304 are from urban areas.

Speaking on the occasion, CM Sarma said that during the past four and a half years, the State Government has been working relentlessly to empower women across Assam in multiple sectors.

He noted that several of the State's flagship schemes have earned recognition at the national level, with many states now emulating Assam's initi

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