Which state has launched the Micro Finance Incentive and Relief Scheme 2021 in November 2021?

The correct answer is Assam. Key Points Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma launched the Assam Micro Finance Incentive and Relief Scheme 2021 on 28 November 2021. The first phase of the scheme is for those borrowers who have been repaying regularly. They will be provided a one-time incentive up to Rs.25,000 or an outstanding balance, whichever is less. In the 2nd phase, relief would be provided to borrowers whose payments are overdue by 1-89 days. Important Points In the third phase, borrowers who are stressed, destitute, and whose accounts have become NPA will be covered. The government will consider providing partial or full relief based on the evaluation. The scheme would benefit a total of 24 lakh women beneficiaries in the State. In November, beneficiaries of 8 districts namely – Sonitpur, Charaideo, Sivasagar, Jorhat, Majuli, Golaghat, West Karbi Anglong, and Dima Hasao will be provided their due incentives through account payee cheques. He also announced that the commitment of providing one lakh jobs would also be fulfilled before May 10, 2022. Additional Information ​Assam: Number of districts - 33. Lok Sabha seats - 14. Rajya Sabha seats - 7. State Animal - Indian rhinoceros. State Bird - White-winged duck. National Parks - Dibru-Saikhowa National Park, Kaziranga National Park, Manas National Park, Nameri National Park, Rajiv Gandhi Orang National Park. Dams - Subansiri Lower Dam(Subansiri River), Karbi Langpi Dam(Borpani River).