- NET Web Desk
In an attempt to support women, the Assam Chief Minister – Himanta Biswa Sarma today rolled-out the ‘Micro-Finance Loan Waiver Scheme’ at Tinsukia.
According to reports, over 20 lakhs women will be benefitted with the concerned scheme. Addressing the gathering, CM Sarma asserted that maximum amount which would be provided to borrowers is Rs 25,000.
He also appealed the beneficiaries to effectively utilize the financial incentive & strengthen their business ventures.
During the event, Sarma distributed cheques to 5000 women beneficiaries for maintaining a good credit discipline. Altogether 22,674 women from Tinsukia will get relief under the scheme, while the remaining 17,674 beneficiaries will receive the cheques at different block offices.
Taking to Twitter, the CM wrote, “Distributed cheques to 5000 women beneficiaries under MFI Scheme to incentivise them to maintain good credit discipline. Altogether 22,674 women from Tinsukia will get relief under the scheme. Remaining 17,674 bebeficieries will be given cheques at different block offices.”
Asked beneficiaries to make good use of financial incentive & strengthen their business ventures. GoA will design a scheme for loanees who couldn't return their loans.
We're committed to make Assam self-reliant. Urged women to contribute positively in this direction. pic.twitter.com/Q2ZsDhpKht
— Himanta Biswa Sarma (@himantabiswa) February 4, 2022
