Archive · 23 Aug 2025
Assam's Lakhpati Baideu Scheme Launches in Jagiroad
The government is giving money to women in Assam to help them start businesses!
The program, called Lakhpati Baideu, is giving Rs 10,000 to women in groups to help them become financially independent.
The program has started in different places, with Jagiroad having the most women receiving money so far.
The government plans to give money to many more women soon, and hopes this helps them start businesses.
The government wants women to be able to support themselves.
The government aims to provide more financial aid in the future if the program goes well.
The Lakhpati Baideu Scheme launched its first installment of Rs 10,000 in Jagiroad.
37,713 women from self-help groups in Jagiroad received the first installment.
The scheme aims to empower women and ensure economic independence across Assam.
The Assam government is committing Rs 4,000 crore for the scheme in three months.
The Chief Minister criticized the Opposition for dismissing previous schemes.
- Who
- Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and women beneficiaries.
- What
- Distribution of the first installment under the Lakhpati Baideu Scheme.
- When
- August 23rd, after the rollout in Behali and Nalbari.
- Where
- Jagiroad, Assam.
- Why
- To empower women through financial aid and entrepreneurship.
Previous Opposition
Current Government
Scheme Credibility
Previous Opposition
Dismissed similar schemes as mere political tactics.
Current Government
The current government delivers on its promises.
- Scheme Name
- Lakhpati Baideu Scheme
- Constituency with most beneficiaries
- Jagiroad
- Beneficiaries in Jagiroad
- 37,713 women
- Total Funds Committed
- Rs 4,000 crore
- First Installment Amount
- Rs 10,000
- Objective
- Women's Empowerment
