Assam Government launches Mukhyamantrir Grammya Paribahan Achoni to improve rural connectivity

The Chief Minister of Assam Sarbananda Sonowal launched the Mukhyamantrir Grammya Paribahan Achoni of the state transport department on 23 September 2020.
Under the scheme Light Motor Vehicle Service would be launched in all the villages of the state to improve rural connectivity and generate employment in the villages.
In the first phase of the scheme, 10,000 villages would be covered with financial outlay of Rs 100 crore.
One vehicle would be provided to one beneficiary per village.
The state government shall financially assist the eligible entrepreneurs with 25 percent of the cost of the vehicle or Rs 1 lakh, whichever is less.