The Assam government has formally started the procurement of hand-woven traditional items under its Directorate of Handloom and Textile’s ‘Swanirbhar Naari’ scheme, aimed at empowerment of the weaving community. Around 4.8 lakh female weavers from across the State have registered their names on the respective portal and shall be selling their products across 100 procurement centers that are being set up, Chief minister’s Office said in a release.