Assam’s ‘Mukhya Mantri Mahila Udyamita Abhiyan’: A Game-Changer for Women Entrepreneurs

The Assam government has launched its largest women entrepreneurship support initiative, the Mukhya Mantri Mahila Udyamita Abhiyan, to promote self-employment among women. This ambitious scheme, launched by Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma in Biswanath district, aims to empower 30 lakh women by providing seed capital of ₹10,000 each to help them establish or expand their micro-businesses. The scheme follows a multi-tiered financial assistance model, encouraging sustainable entrepreneurship and economic independence for women across the state.

Key Highlights

Details Regarding It

• Name of the Scheme: Mukhya Mantri Mahila Udyamita Abhiyan
• Launch Date: April 1, 2025
• Launched By: Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma
• Location of Launch Event: Behali, Biswanath district, Assam
• Beneficiaries: 30 lakh women across Assam
• Initial Financial Assistance: ₹10,000 per beneficiary
• Usage: Investment in micro-businesses, husband’s business, plantations, or livestock
• Monitoring: Government officials will inspect utilization after one year

Phased Financial Assistance Model

• First Year: ₹10,000 as seed capital
• Second Year: ₹25,000 (₹12,500 bank loan + ₹12,500 government support)
• Third Year: ₹50,000 from the government for successful entrepreneurs

Loan Repayment Terms

• Beneficiaries do not have to return the government-provided funds
• Only the bank loan needs to be repaid (government will cover the interest)
• First-Day Beneficiaries: 23,375 women received financial aid at the launch event
• Implementation: To be conducted in all Assembly constituencies in the presence of the CM or ministers

Government’s Vision for Women Empowerment in Assam

• The scheme aligns with Assam’s broader initiative to support women from school to old age.

Other initiatives under this strategy include,

• Free admissions and schooling for girls
• Livelihood support under Orunodoi scheme
• Old-age pensions and free food grains for women

Impact on Assam’s Rural Economy

• The scheme aims to strengthen Assam’s rural economy through:
• Promotion of micro-enterprises
• Investment in agriculture and livestock businesses
• Encouraging self-reliance among women
• The multi-layered financial support ensures long-term sustainability for women entrepreneurs.