The Assam government has expanded its ‘Nirman Sakhi’ programme, disbursing Rs 773.21 crore to 7 lakh construction workers and reserving 50% of seats in nine new Model Degree Colleges for their families.
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.
The Assam government announced a new policy making men practicing polygamy ineligible for state welfare schemes and facing dismissal from government service, effective from the 2026-27 budget.
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.
The Assam government has notified amendments to its Population and Women Empowerment Policy, making a two-child norm mandatory for government job eligibility and disallowing individuals marrying below legal age from state employment or welfare schemes, with specific relaxations for certain communities.
The Assam Cabinet has approved six investment proposals worth ₹24,800 crore, granted OBC status to 37 tea tribe communities, and extended the PM SVANidhi scheme to rural street vendors.