Power Minister Nandita Gorlosa distributes cheques in Haflong

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HAFLONG: Assam Minister for Power, Cooperative, Mines & Minerals, Nandita Gorlosa distributed cheques to two women beneficiaries who had taken loans under microfinance institutions. The programme was held at the DC's conference hall in Haflong on Sunday and was organized by the district administration, Dima Hasao.

Deputy Commissioner Nazreen Ahmed briefed about the objective of this welfare scheme which provides relief to the poor and underprivileged people in order to give them an opportunity to advance their financial condition by setting up their own business or shops.

Addressing the women beneficiaries and people present during the meeting, minister Nandita Gorlosa urged that various schemes provided by the government for the underprivileged be used judiciously so that the economy of urban areas as well as those in rural areas could be strengthened. Encouraging the beneficiaries to be regular with their repayment of loan, the minister said that the Assam Government started Category II of Assam Finance Incentive and Relief Scheme in October, 2022. This Category II includes borrowers whose payments are overdue and they will receive one-time incentive.

The two women beneficiaries from Dima Hasao viz. Sipra Rani Das and Rubi Das received Rs 20,000 and Rs 7,739 respectively from the minister in presence of Deputy Commissioner Nazreen Ahmed and other dignitaries.

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