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Start-up fund for Self Help Groups likely to increase to Rs 25k: Meghalaya CM

Shillong, Mar 11 (UNI) Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma on Tuesday informed the Assembly that the start-up fund for Self Help Groups (SHGs) under the Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana – National Urban Livelihood Mission (DAY-NULM) is likely to increase to Rs 25,000 from Rs. 10,000.
Replying during the Question Hour, he said the start-up fund for the SHGs under the Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana – National Urban Livelihood Mission (DAY-NULM) would be enhanced as per initial information received from the centre.
“Information has come that the government of India has agreed to enhance the amount and it is expected to go up,” the Chief Minister said.
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