Chief Minister Launches Dual Initiatives: ₹10,000 Support for Women Entrepreneurs & 3,000 Healthcare Camps
Why in News?
- Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has launched two major welfare initiatives aimed at women entrepreneurs and children’s healthcare in the state. These initiatives focus on financial support for women-led businesses and mass health screenings for children, highlighting the government’s commitment to economic and social welfare.
Important Key Points:
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Financial Support for Women Entrepreneurs
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Mukhyamantri Mahila Udyamita Abhiyan (MMUA): This scheme aims to empower approximately 40 lakh women associated with Self-Help Groups (SHGs) by providing financial assistance to foster entrepreneurship.
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Financial Assistance Details:
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Seed Grant: Each eligible woman will receive a one-time seed grant of ₹10,000 to initiate or expand their business ventures.
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Supplementary Support: Upon successful utilization of the seed grant, beneficiaries may access an additional ₹25,000, comprising ₹15,000 as a bank loan and ₹10,000 as a government subsidy.
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Budget Allocation: The Assam government has allocated ₹2,000 crore for the implementation of this scheme in the financial year 2024-25.
* Statewide Healthcare Camps for Children
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10-Day Health Screening Program: From September 1 to September 10, 2024, the Assam government conducted special health camps across the state to identify and treat children with heart and blood-related illnesses.
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Target Group: Children aged 0-14 years were screened for conditions such as congenital heart defects, leukemia, thalassemia, and other rare blood disorders.
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Treatment Plan: Identified cases were provided with treatment plans, including necessary surgeries, either within Assam or at specialized centers outside the state.
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