Sribhumi, Assam | In a major push toward rural women empowerment, Assam Chief Minister Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma will visit the Sribhumi district (formerly Karimganj) on January 13, 2026. The visit is primarily aimed at the ceremonial distribution of entrepreneurship fund cheques under the flagship Mukhya Mantri Mahila Udyamita Abhiyan (MMUA).
Empowering 14,000 Women Entrepreneurs
During the event, which is scheduled to take place in the North Karimganj assembly constituency, the Chief Minister will provide financial assistance to over 14,000 women. Each beneficiary will receive an initial seed fund to kickstart their own business ventures, moving them closer to the government’s vision of creating “Lakhpati Baideos” (millionaire sisters) in rural Assam.
Minister Kaushik Rai Inspects Venue
To ensure the program’s success, Guardian Minister of Sribhumi, Kaushik Rai, alongside District Commissioner Pradeep Kumar Dwivedi and former BJP District President Subrat Bhattacharya, visited the Sribhumi District Sports Association (DSA) playground today. The team conducted a thorough inspection of the venue and held a meeting at the District Commissioner’s office to finalize logistical arrangements.
“Our goal is to make every woman in Sribhumi self-reliant. The MMUA scheme is a historic step that provides the necessary capital to transform SHG members into successful entrepreneurs,” stated Minister Kaushik Rai during the site visit.
The MMUA Scheme Structure
The Mukhya Mantri Mahila Udyamita Abhiyan is a phased financial support model designed for members of Self-Help Groups (SHGs):
- Phase 1: Seed capital of ₹10,000 for starting a business.
- Phase 2: After productive utilization, a further ₹25,000 (composed of a ₹12,500 govt grant and a ₹12,500 bank lan).
- Phase 3: A final grant of ₹50,000 for successful business expansion, bringing the total support to ₹85,000.
