Archive · 26 Jun 2025
Assam's Atmanirbhar Abhiyan Receives Over 1 Lakh Applications
The government of Assam is running a program called Atmanirbhar Asom Abhiyan to help young people start their own businesses and find jobs.
Over 100,000 people have applied for the second phase of the program, which is designed to help the state become more self-sufficient.
The government is also working on a separate program to help women start their own businesses, providing financial aid.
The Chief Minister is focused on creating job creators to boost the local economy.
Over 1 lakh applications have been received for the second phase of the Atmanirbhar Asom Abhiyan.
The initiative aims to empower Assam's youth through entrepreneurship and skill-based employment.
More than 81,200 applicants have been interviewed under the programme.
The program is seen as a cornerstone in the state government’s strategy to build a self-reliant Assam.
The government is also working on empowering women through the Mukhyamantri Mahila Udyamita Abhiyan.
- Who
- Assam's youth and women, the state government, and Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma.
- What
- Atmanirbhar Asom Abhiyan, a program promoting entrepreneurship and employment, has received over 1 lakh applications.
- When
- The second phase is underway, as of June 26.
- Where
- Assam, across all 35 districts.
- Why
- To empower the youth, promote entrepreneurship, reduce dependence on external employment, and build a self-reliant Assam.
- Program Name
- Atmanirbhar Asom Abhiyan
- Applications Received
- Over 1 lakh
- Applicants Interviewed
- Over 81,200
- Focus
- Entrepreneurship and Employment
- Government Scheme
- Mukhyamantri Mahila Udyamita Abhiyan
- Objective
- Empowering youth and women in Assam