1,281 individuals received grants worth around $1,000 under the Small and Micro Business Grants initiative in Seaqaqa and the total distribution for yesterday was worth around $1.2 million.
This marks the largest number of grant distribution in the North.
While speaking at the grant distribution ceremony, Minister for Trade and Tourism Faiyaz Koya highlighted that it is evident that agriculture and livestock farming represent the largest number of business activities that grant recipients are engaged in Seaqaqa.
Koya challenged the recipients to think outside the box and explore technological or commercial opportunities that have been neglected by more established companies.
Meanwhile, 28-year-old, Amiteshwar Prasad from Muanidevu, Dreketi who received the $1,000 cheque says this will help him to support his family as he was facing a lot of difficulties.
Prasad thanked the government for assisting him at the right time since he did not have a job and now will able to start poultry farming.
4,681 individuals in the North have received grants this week under the Small and Micro Business Grants initiative.
