Guwahati, March 11: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma participated in a check distribution program under the Chief Minister’s Self-Reliant Assam Campaign (CMAAA) 1.0 on Wednesday at the Khanapara Veterinary Field in Guwahati. The primary aim of this initiative is to provide self-employment opportunities to the youth of the state, making them economically strong and self-reliant.
During the event, CM Sarma handed over checks to selected beneficiaries under the scheme. He emphasized the government’s commitment to empowering youth and creating employment across Assam. Sarma noted that eligible youths can receive financial assistance of up to ₹2 lakh without any collateral or mortgage. The government plans to further enhance this support by linking it with the Prime Minister’s Mudra Yojana for young entrepreneurs in the future.
The Chief Minister elaborated that in the first phase of CMAAA 1.0, approximately one lakh youths will receive an initial amount of ₹1 lakh. In the second phase, an additional 12,000 beneficiaries will receive further assistance, while another 12,000 youths will be provided the full ₹2 lakh in the final phase.
He stated, “It is a matter of pride for us that a strong model of self-employment is being established in Assam.”
Beneficiaries praised the government’s initiative during the program. One female beneficiary expressed, “We have greatly benefited from the government’s efforts. With this financial assistance, we can increase our earnings and earn more than before. The government is paying special attention to women, and we thank them.”
Another female beneficiary mentioned that this support is very useful for increasing her income. A male beneficiary remarked, “Nothing happened under previous governments, but the current government is very helpful.”
A beneficiary running a bakery stated, “We will advance our business with the ₹1 lakh we received earlier.”
CM Sarma also commented on the global LPG situation, expressing confidence in Prime Minister Narendra Modi. He noted that during the COVID-19 pandemic, there were fears of oxygen shortages, but the PM managed the situation effectively. He assured that despite the current global crisis, the Prime Minister will ensure that there is no shortage of domestic LPG in Assam.