The State Cabinet decided to streamline the payment of old-age pension and funds shall be released to 13 lakh beneficiaries of Kushal Konwar Briddha Pension Scheme. Former Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal launched the Swahid Kushal Konwar Sarbajanin Briddha Pension Achoni, 2nd of October, 2018 coinciding with the 149th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi.

Eligibility for the scheme

The scheme is meant for the residents of the State of Assam, who are aged above 60. The list of omissions includes:

Swanirbhar Naari - Atmanirbhar Asom Scheme 2020 launched by CM Sarbanand Sonowal for economically disadvantaged women, around 4 lakh families to benefit in 1st phase of Swarnirbhar Nari - Atmanirbhar Assam Scheme, approx. 3.72 lakh sustainable individual and 822 community assets to be created.