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Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma vows stronger focus on women’s welfare and empowerment
✍️ The Shillong Times
🗓 10 Nov 2026, 02:02 PM
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Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma reaffirmed his government’s dedication to advancing women’s welfare and empowerment across Assam.
Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma addressed the media in Assam, reiterating that the state’s development agenda places women’s welfare and empowerment at its core. He highlighted that existing schemes targeting health, education, and livelihood for women will be closely monitored to ensure effective delivery.
Sarma emphasized the need for greater participation of women in decision‑making bodies and promised to strengthen institutional mechanisms that address gender‑based challenges. The chief minister also called for collaborative efforts with civil society and community groups to broaden the impact of empowerment initiatives.
The statement underscores the state’s continued political commitment to gender equity, signalling that future budget allocations and policy reviews will prioritize women‑centric outcomes.
Sarma emphasized the need for greater participation of women in decision‑making bodies and promised to strengthen institutional mechanisms that address gender‑based challenges. The chief minister also called for collaborative efforts with civil society and community groups to broaden the impact of empowerment initiatives.
The statement underscores the state’s continued political commitment to gender equity, signalling that future budget allocations and policy reviews will prioritize women‑centric outcomes.