Assam Govt Introduces Paternity Leave, Expands Maternity & Pension Benefits
The Assam Government has announced 14 days of paternity leave for its employees and expanded maternity and family pension benefits in the 2026-27 State Budget.
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Assam Budget 2026-27: Criminals Barred from Welfare Schemes
Assam Finance Minister Jayanta Malla Baruah announced that individuals convicted of criminal offences will be ineligible for government welfare schemes, effective from August 2026.
Assam Govt Employees Practising Polygamy to Face Dismissal
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced that government employees found practising polygamy will be dismissed from service, a move reinforced during the state budget presentation. This is part of a broader crackdown on polygamy and criminal antecedents, with welfare schemes resuming from August.
Advantage Assam 2.0: Rs 3.10 Lakh Crore Projects to Create 1 Lakh Jobs
Investment projects worth over Rs 3.10 lakh crore from the Advantage Assam 2.0 summit are underway, projected to generate 1,02,557 direct and indirect jobs across the state.
Assam Scrutinises 25,000 Provincialisation Pleas, Plans Adarsh Schools
The Assam Government has begun scrutinising over 25,000 applications for school and teacher provincialisation under the 2025 Amendment Act, while also announcing plans for an Adarsh School in every Assembly constituency.
Assam Cabinet Reshuffle by August 15, Three New Ministers Expected
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has announced a cabinet reshuffle by August 15, 2026, to induct three new members and revitalize government functioning ahead of the 2026 assembly elections.
Assam Budget 2026-27: 33,240 Healthcare Posts Announced
The Assam government has announced plans to recruit 33,240 healthcare personnel as part of its 2026-27 state Budget, aiming to bolster district hospitals and public health services. This includes a pioneering initiative to deploy MBBS doctors at every Health Sub-Centre.
Assam to Create 2 Lakh Public Sector Jobs in 5 Years
The Assam government has announced ‘Nijuktir Natun Diganta’, a plan to create 2 lakh public sector jobs over the next five years, unveiled during the state Budget presentation on July 9, 2026.
Assam to Recruit 60,032 Teachers After Unified Rule
Assam’s Education Department is scrutinising over 25,000 provincialisation applications and finalising a unified service rule, paving the way for recruitment to 60,032 vacant teaching posts.
Assam Continues Higher Education Fee Waiver for 2026-27
The Directorate of Higher Education, Assam, has extended the Pragyan Bharati Fee Waiver Scheme for the 2026-27 academic session, offering free education to eligible students.