The Assam government disbursed Rs 120 crore as financial aid under the Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana-National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NRLM) at a significant event in Guwahati. The program introduced various initiatives like Mukhyamantri Utkarsh Yojana, Krishi Sarathi App, Samaveshi Ajeevika Yojana, and Rural One App to boost rural livelihoods and digital outreach in the state.
Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers Welfare and Rural Development Shivraj Singh Chouhan and Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma spearheaded the event. Chief Minister Sarma unveiled a new scheme for Farmers’ Producer Organisations (FPOs) to offer financial and technical support to farmers. This initiative aims to leverage India’s free trade agreements with countries like the United States, the United Kingdom, and the United Arab Emirates for agricultural exports.
Moreover, a new program under the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) was launched by Union Minister Chouhan, providing Assam with nearly 1,500 kilometers of new rural roads at an estimated cost of Rs 2,000 crore. These developments are set to enhance rural connectivity and infrastructure in remote areas of the state. The measures announced are expected to uplift rural livelihoods, facilitate agricultural exports, and drive infrastructure growth in Assam.
