The Assam Cabinet, led by CM Himanta Biswa Sarma, approved 8,855 appointments in the health department and a skill development scheme for 6,600 commercial vehicle drivers with a Rs 1 lakh subsidy.
The 64th Battalion of Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB), Barama, concluded a Basic Tailoring Training Programme, equipping 36 border women with skills for self-employment and economic independence.
The Pradhan Mantri Employment Generation Programme (PMEGP) remains a key driver for self-employment and micro-enterprise creation in Assam, offering financial assistance to artisans and unemployed youth.
The Assam Government has re-announced the Swami Vivekananda Assam Youth Empowerment (Re-SVAYEM) Scheme, providing ₹50,000 each to two lakh educated youths to foster entrepreneurship and boost production capacity.
Morigaon’s DLRAC has reviewed RSETI performance, with DC Anamika Tewari directing authorities to ensure skill development leads to concrete employment and self-employment opportunities for trainees.
The Assam government’s Atmanirbhar Assam 3.0 (CMAAA 3.0) Self-Employment Scheme opened registrations on March 11, 2026, offering ₹2 lakh to ₹5 lakh for new startups to boost youth entrepreneurship.
The Assam government launched the ‘CM Atmanirbhar Asom Abhijan 3.0’ scheme on February 6, 2026, offering financial assistance up to Rs 5 lakh to over one lakh unemployed youth for self-employment and entrepreneurship.