Assam welcomes women empowering scheme ‘Kanaklata Mahila Sabalikaran Achoni’

Guwahati, April 2: Assam in a wake to combat violence against women in the state, number of initiatives been flushing in on a responsible note. CM Sarbananda Sonowal launched women empowering scheme - Kanaklata Mahila Sabalikaran Achoni for generating avenues for sustainable livelihood for the womenfolk of Assam. 

CM Sonowal launched scheme amidst thousands of women Self Help Group (SHG) members at a function held at the Sarusajai Stadium.

Speaking on the occasion, CM Sonowal said, “Power of women is supreme and we should all have faith in woman power. The power of women can lead a nation to prosperity. A woman is a source of energy and direction to people of all generations”.

 

He said that Kanaklata Mahila Sabalikaran Achoni is a scheme to revamp the rural economy of the State.

Further he said that if Assam has to progress, the villages of the State will have to be empowered. Realizing this, the present State government has been taking various steps for strengthening rural economy.

Minister of State for Panchayat and Rural Development Naba Kumar Doley, while speaking on the occasion said with the united efforts of the Central and State governments, several welfare schemes for women have been taken and these schemes have already started giving dividends to the women. Under the Kanaklata Mahila Sabalikaran Achoni, the aim is to form one lakh SHGs covering approximately 10 lakh households.

Meanwhile, Assam CM earlier in last week launched toll-free helpline number 181 Sakhi. Also, fast-track courts were set up in all the districts: all these initiatives were taken for ‘empowering women’.