Assam: Minister Keshab Mahanta launches development initiatives in Nagaon district

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NAGAON: As part of the “12 Days of Development” programme, the State Revenue Minister Keshab Mahanta on Saturday launched several development initiatives in Nagaon district. The event was organized at the Dawson Higher Secondary School playground here.

The minister distributed debt-free certificates to beneficiaries of microfinance loans, financial assistance to flood-affected families, and initial capital to self-help groups under the Prime Minister’s Micro Food Processing Entrepreneurship Scheme.

While addressing the occasion, Mahanta stated that the state government’s “12 Days of Development” programme aims to benefit lakhs of families across the state through various schemes. He highlighted the government’s efforts to provide assistance to flood-affected families within two months, setting a new record.

Local MLA Rupak Sarma appreciated the state government’s initiatives, particularly the debt-free certificates provided to microfinance loan beneficiaries. He noted that this move fulfils the government’s pre-election promise.

The event was attended by Nagaon District Commissioner Narendra Kumar Shah, SP Swapnanil Deka, and other dignitaries.

Over 3992 micro finance beneficiaries secured ‘debt free certificates’ while 177 beneficiaries in the district, received initial capital assistance under Prime Minister Micro Food Processing Entrepreneurship Scheme.

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