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Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma disbursed over ₹131 crore to 12,976 entrepreneurs as part of the second tranche of the Atmanirbhar Asom Abhijan 1.0. The scheme aids aspiring entrepreneurs with collateral-free loans ranging from ₹2 lakh to ₹5 lakh.

Approximately 35 lakh youths are expected to enter the workforce in Assam over the next five years. The state's economy has increased from ₹3.5 lakh crore to ₹8.5 lakh crore over five years, creating new employment opportunities.

Major upcoming projects include a semiconductor facility, thermal power project, and fertilizer plant. The initiative aims to expand benefits to nearly 10 lakh youths.