CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma launched the second version of ‘Orunodoi’, the flagship scheme of the state government aimed at providing financial security to financially disadvantaged families.

Detailed explanation-2: -The Assam Swanirbhar Naari Scheme was introduced on July 19, 2022. During the launch of the plan, the CM of Assam, Himanta Biswa Sarma, prioritized the handloom sector, particularly for indigenous weavers. This scheme will assist these individuals to expand their businesses and support their families financially.

Detailed explanation-3: -COVID-19 Widow Support Scheme The Government of Assam has taken an initiative to launch the Chief Minister’s COVID-19 Widows Support Scheme to provide financial assistance to widows who have lost their husbands to COVID-19. COVID has caused insurmountable misery to humankind.

Detailed explanation-4: -Schemes under State Plan (i) Pre-matric Scholarship for ST : This is a State Govt. scheme where 100% fund is provided by the Govt. of Assam. (ii) Assam Bikash Yojana & CM’s Special Employment Generation Programme :- Under the scheme, fund Programme were allocated for self employment of ST unemployed youths.