CM launches a portal to start application submission process of Mukhya Matrir Atmanirbhar Asom

Guwahati: Chief Minister Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma today launched a portal to ceremoniously start application submission process of Mukhya Matrir Atmanirbhar Asom at a function held at Lok Sewa Bhawan here today.

Speaking on the occasion, Chief Minister Dr. Sarma said that with an objective of creating avenues of self-employment and making the youth of Assam self-reliant, Chief Minister’s Atmanirbhar Assam Abhiyan was launched on 23rd September, 2023. He said that under the Abhiyan, steps will be taken to empower two lakh youth for entrepreneurial ventures. The beneficiaries under the scheme, are entitled to receive Rs. 2 lakh in two instalments as a combination of government grant plus interest free government loan to establish micro enterprise or service units. The Chief Minister said that the scheme plans to target two lakh eligible beneficiaries over the next two years. He said that each of the two lakh youth will be given Rs. 2 lakh. Out of this Rs. 1 lakh will be given as government subsidy and the remaining Rs. 1 lakh will have to be returned after the completion of five years of their business without any interest.