The Assam Cabinet, led by CM Himanta Biswa Sarma, approved a 20% Durga Puja bonus for ATCL tea garden workers and an enhanced Rs 1,500 Orunodoi payout for October. An additional holiday for state government employees was also announced.
The Assam Cabinet has approved a two per cent Dearness Allowance hike for state employees, introduced career advancement for Grade-IV school staff, and announced the resumption of key welfare schemes from August 1, 2026.
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced that government welfare and development schemes will resume disbursing benefits from August 1, 2026, following the passage of the full state budget in the upcoming July Assembly session.