Assam Launches 10K Financial Assistance for Female Entrepreneurs

By: WE Staff | Friday, 23 January 2026

• A new entrant in the category of providing assistance to women entrepreneurs is the state of Assam
• The programme gives 10,000 Rupees in financial support
• The name of this project is "Mukhyamantri Mahila Udyamita Abhiyaan"

The state of Assam has recently been added to the list of states providing the 10,000 Rupees financial assistance program for women entrepreneurs.

 This initiative has been titled “Mukhyamantri Mahila Udyamita Abhiyaan” or the “Chief Minister’s Women Entrepreneurs Campaign” in the footsteps of Bihar.

The initiative provides financial assistance to Female Self-Help Groups in the state of Assam as the funds totaling 10,000 Rupees will be deposited into their accounts directly.

The Assam government's plan is to provide rural jobs, raise household incomes, and help women enter businesses. Reports indicate that the government has seen over 1.5 million women benefit from the program.

While the government initially intended to target 3.2 million women, the level has been raised to 4 million or 40 lakh. Government statistics indicate that already, 800,000 women have become millionaires through the program.

The support is given in phases of the initial amount is Rs. 10,000 as the initial amount to set a business venture. Further, in case the business is a success, a second installment of a low-interest loan of Rs 25,000 can be availed under this program.

In the third phase, more financial support will be offered, that is, up to Rs 50,000, provided the business continues with the growth process.

The scheme is primarily structured to facilitate women who are members of identified Self Help Groups (SHGs).

Candidates interested in availing of this scheme must contact the SHG in their Panchayat/Block level in a district and submit relevant documents such as Aadhar Card, bank information, residence certificate, etc.

Following this, transactions will reflect in the first installment in their bank account directly sense after registering under this scheme.

The aim and objective of the Assam Government is to enable 40 lakh women to become “Lakshapati Didi”. Thus, the rural economy will also benefit through this program so that women become financially independent and their families become prosperous through business.