Assam has rolled out a wide range of welfare schemes in 2025 catering to women, students, farmers, senior citizens, entrepreneurs, and underprivileged communities. Whether it’s financial assistance, education support, pension benefits, or environmental initiatives, these schemes offer real impact on the ground.
Here’s an up-to-date and expanded list of 25 major Assam Government Schemes currently active:
1. Orunodoi 3.0 Scheme
Provides ₹1,250 monthly assistance to ~27 lakh women from economically weaker households. Benefits defined subsistence items like medicine, sugar, and fruits.
2. Nijut Moina Scheme
Supports girls in higher secondary and college with monthly stipends: ₹1,000 (HS), ₹1,250 (UG), ₹2,500 (PG), aiming to reduce early marriage and boost retention.
3. Lakhpati Baideo Scheme
Financial aid of ₹35,000 over two years to women in SHGs to set up micro-enterprises.
4. Mukhyamantri Mahila Udyamita Abhiyan (MMUA)
Promotes rural women entrepreneurship via financial assistance and vocational training.
5. Arundhati Gold Scheme
One-time ₹40,000 grant to brides from economically weaker families for marriage.
6. Silpi Pension Scheme
Monthly pension of ₹8,000 for living artists; one-time ₹50,000 to families of deceased artists.
7. SVAYEM (Youth Empowerment)
Grants ₹50,000 (individuals) to ₹2 lakh (groups) for youth-led startups.
8. Atmanirbhar Asom Abhijan 2.0 (CMAAA)
Interest-free loans (₹2–5 lakh) and training provided to unemployed youth to foster self-reliance.
9. Assam Kalpataru Scheme
Monthly stipend for unemployed youth registered with the employment exchange.
10. Rojgar Sangam Yojana
A bridge between job seekers and employers across Assam.
11. Assam Sarothi Start-Up Scheme
Interest subvention loans via banks to aspiring entrepreneurs.
12. Abhinandan Education Loan Subsidy Scheme
Subsidy of up to ₹50,000 on education loans ≥ ₹1 lakh for students.
13. Pragyan Bharati Scooty Scheme
Free scooters for top-performing female HS students to ease travel to colleges.
14. Eti Koli Duti Paat Scheme
₹5,000 financial support to around 7 lakh tea garden workers.
15. Assam Amrit Brikha Andolan
Plantation drive with ₹100 incentive on sapling planting and ₹200 after third year survival.
16. Assam Apun Ghar Scheme
Interest subvention (3.5%) on housing loans for Assam Government employees.
17. Assam Apun Bahan Scheme
Subsidy on vehicle loans: 2% for petrol/diesel cars (men), 3% for EVs and for women/disabled employees.
18. APAAR ID Initiative
Unique academic IDs for students (K–12) to unify and track education progress.
19. Anundoram Borooah Award Scheme
Laptops + ₹15,000 cash awarded to students scoring ≥ 75% in HSLC/10th exams.
20. Mukhya Mantri Lok Sevak Arogya Yojana (MMLSAY)
Medical reimbursement plan for state employees and pensioners.
21. Gunotsav Education Initiative
Annual school assessment program to monitor and improve quality of elementary education.
22. Swachh Sewa Assam App
Mobile application to monitor and escalate waste collection grievances in urban areas.
23. Nijut Monia 2.0 (Educational financial support)
Covers ~4 lakh students: ₹1,000 (HS), ₹1,250 (UG), ₹2,500 (PG) across all communities.
24. PMAY-G Housing Support
3.76 lakh additional rural houses sanctioned under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana – Gramin.
25. MERITE & Northeastern Development Package
₹4,200 crore scheme to reform technical education under regional development initiatives.
Why These Schemes Matter
- Inclusive Reach – Serve women, students, youth, pensioners, tea workers, and rural communities.
- Diverse Benefits – Cover education, employment, welfare, environment, and infrastructure.
- Digital Accessibility – Many schemes support online applications and tracking.
- Strong Policy Push – Reflect Assam’s commitment to Atmanirbhar Bharat and social upliftment.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1. Which is Assam’s largest welfare scheme right now?
Orunodoi 3.0 leads with ₹1,250/month to nearly 27 lakh women beneficiaries.
Q2. How to apply for these schemes?
Most are accessible through official state portals (e.g., dids.assam.gov.in, aba.assam.gov.in, apaar.education.gov.in) or offline district offices.
Q3. Any schemes focused on girls’ education?
Yes—Nijut Moina, Pragyan Bharati, and Anundoram Borooah directly support girls and women pursuing education.
Q4. Are there schemes for government employees?
Definitely—Apun Ghar, Apun Bahan, and MMLSAY provide housing, vehicle, and health benefits.