SSB Barama Empowers Border Women with Tailoring Skills
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.
Women Empowerment
Assam Reinforces Population Policy: Two-Child Norm for Govt Jobs, Exemptions for Indigenous Communities
The Assam government has reinforced its population policy, making individuals with more than two children ineligible for government jobs and benefits, effective December 5, 2025. Key amendments introduce relaxations for Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, Tea Garden, Matak, and Moran communities, allowing up to three children.
Assam Allocates ₹1,450 Crore for Women’s Economic Support Scheme
The Assam government has allocated ₹1,450 crore for the ‘Mukhyamantri Mahila Udyamita Asoni’ scheme, announced on August 15, 2026, to boost women’s economic support through grants, training, and resources.
Assam Cabinet Hikes Anganwadi Helper Promotion Age to 50
The Assam Cabinet has approved increasing the upper age limit for promotion of Anganwadi Helpers to Anganwadi Workers from 45 to 50 years, benefiting thousands of frontline workers.
Assam’s Nijut Moina Scheme: Financial Aid for Girl Students Detailed
The Directorate of Higher Education, Assam, has released guidelines for the Mukhya Mantrir Nijut Moina Aasoni, offering financial assistance to girl students from Higher Secondary to PG levels to boost enrollment and curb child marriage.
Assam Cracks Down: Polygamous Men Barred from Welfare, Govt Jobs
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 Cabinet Waives Stamp Duty on SHG Loans Up to Rs 10 Lakh
The Assam State Cabinet has approved a waiver of stamp duty on individual loan documents for Self-Help Group members, covering loans up to Rs 10 lakh for livelihood and enterprise purposes. This move aims to boost rural entrepreneurship and benefit 40 lakh women.
Assam Enforces Two-Child Norm for Government Jobs, Elections
The Assam government has amended its Population and Women Empowerment Policy, making the two-child norm mandatory for most government jobs, self-help groups, and electoral participation, with exceptions for certain communities.
Assam Launches ‘Lakhimi Mistri’ to Empower Rural Women as Masons
The Assam government has launched the ‘Lakhimi Mistri’ programme, a pioneering initiative to train rural women as masons, challenging gender stereotypes and boosting local development. The scheme provides structured training, certification, and job opportunities in construction.
Assam Amends Population Policy: Two-Child Norm for Govt Jobs, Exceptions Notified
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.