Assam budget: tea tribes, women, youth perks before poll

• Bharatiya Janata Party-led Assam government presents a budget targeting tea plantation workers, women, farmers, youth, government employees, and lower-income groups.
• Budget deficit of ₹620.27 crore is addressed with a ₹2.63-lakh-crore for 2025-26 fiscal.
• One-time financial assistance of ₹5,000 each for 6.8 lakh casual and permanent tea garden workers is announced.
• The government plans to increase ‘Orunodoi’ poverty alleviation program coverage from 24 lakh to 37.2 lakh beneficiaries.
• “Chief Minister’s Jibon Prerana” is announced, providing financial assistance for graduates during their job-search period.