Lakhpati Baideo List Assam
The "Lakhpati Baideo" scheme by the Assam government aims to empower 40 lakh self-help group (SHG) workers, elevating their annual income to ₹1 lakh, CM Himanta Biswa Sarma announced financial assistance of ₹35,000 for each woman, the scheme also benefits 4 lakh women, promoting economic and social independence through small rural enterprises
The Assam government has launched the "Lakhpati Baideo" scheme to empower 40 lakh self-help group (SHG) workers, aiming to transform them into rural micro-entrepreneurs. This ambitious initiative, announced by Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, offers financial assistance of ₹35,000 to each of the 40 lakh women, aiming to elevate their annual income to ₹1 lakh. The scheme intends to empower self-help groups (SHGs) as small rural enterprises, benefiting 4 lakh women in Assam. Additionally, another program will assist women desiring to initiate independent businesses, separate from their affiliated SHGs. These women will receive Rs 35,000 in cash assistance, enabling them...