Schemes of Assam

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Assam has implemented a diverse range of government schemes targeting various sectors such as social welfare, education, healthcare, agriculture, and employment. Here's an overview of some notable state-run initiatives:


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🏠 Social Welfare & Financial Assistance

Orunodoi Scheme: Provides monthly financial assistance of ₹1,000 to economically disadvantaged women for essential needs like food, medicine, and electricity.  

Arundhati Gold Scheme: Offers one tola (approximately 11.66 grams) of gold to brides from economically weaker sections during their marriage.  

Swahid Kushal Konwar Sarbajanin Briddha Pension Achoni: A pension scheme providing financial support to senior citizens aged 60 and above.  

Deen Dayal Divyangjan Pension Scheme: Grants a monthly pension of ₹1,000 to individuals with disabilities.  



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🎓 Education & Youth Empowerment

Abhinandan Education Loan Subsidy Scheme: Provides a one-time subsidy of ₹50,000 on education loans of ₹1 lakh or more to students pursuing higher education.  

Anundoram Borooah Laptop Award Scheme: Awards laptops to students who secure first division in the High School Leaving Certificate (HSLC) examination.  

Swami Vivekananda Assam Youth Empowerment (SVAYEM) Scheme: Offers financial assistance to youth for starting micro and small enterprises.  

Gunotsav Assam: An initiative aimed at assessing and improving the quality of education in schools across the state.  



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🏥 Healthcare Initiatives

Atal Amrit Abhiyan: A health insurance scheme providing coverage for critical illnesses to individuals from low-income households.  

Assam Arogya Nidhi (AAN): Offers financial assistance to patients suffering from life-threatening diseases for treatment purposes.  

Chief Minister's Free Diagnostic Services: Provides free diagnostic services to patients in government health institutions.  



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🚜 Agriculture & Rural Development

Mukhyamantri Krishi Sa Sajuli Yojana: Provides financial assistance to farmers for purchasing farm machinery and implements.  

Assam Tractor Distribution Scheme: Distributes tractors to farmer groups to promote mechanization in agriculture.  

Chief Minister Samagra Gramya Unnayan Yojana (CMSGUY): Aims at doubling farmers' income by developing rural infrastructure and promoting agricultural activities.  



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🛠️ Skill Development & Employment

Placement Linked Skill Development Training Program (PLSDTP): Provides skill development training to unemployed youth with assured placement opportunities.  

Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY) 2.0 & 3.0: Central government schemes implemented in Assam to provide skill training to youth for enhancing employability.  


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