Lakhpati Baideo List Assam 2025
Explore the 2025 updates on the Lakhpati Baideo scheme in Assam, empowering women through financial assistance for micro-entrepreneurship. Learn the benefits, eligibility, and how to apply.
The Assam government has introduced the "Lakhpati Baideo" scheme to empower women associated with self-help groups (SHGs) by transforming them into rural micro-entrepreneurs. Launched by Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, this initiative aims to provide financial assistance of ₹35,000 to each of the 40 lakh women involved, with an objective of increasing their annual income to ₹1 lakh. This scheme specifically supports SHGs as small rural businesses and benefits approximately 4 lakh women across Assam. Furthermore, there is a separate program designed for women who wish to start independent businesses, offering them the same cash assistance of ₹35,000 to kickstart...