Assam BJP Government Schemes 2026 — Himanta Biswa Sarma 2nd Term

CM Himanta Biswa Sarma (BJP) was sworn in for his second consecutive term as Assam Chief Minister on 12 May 2026 at Veterinary College Playground, Khanapara, Guwahati, with PM Modi as chief guest. The BJP won 82 seats outright (first-ever BJP majority in Assam alone) plus 10 AGP and 10 BPF — a total NDA tally of 102 out of 126 seats.

The BJP adopted their entire "Sankalpa Patra 2026" manifesto ("Surakshita Asom, Viksita Asom" — Secure Assam, Developed Assam) as the government's formal governance framework on Day 1.

CM Himanta Biswa Sarma sworn in 12 May 2026. First cabinet met 13 May 2026 — UCC Bill approved, 2 lakh jobs task force constituted. Most schemes continue from first term with enhancements.

What the Assam Government Did on Day 1 Cabinet (13 May 2026)

Five major decisions at the first cabinet meeting:

1. UCC (Uniform Civil Code) Bill Approved — Cleared for introduction in Assembly on 26 May 2026. Covers minimum marriage age, prohibition of polygamy, equal property rights for daughters. Exempts: Scheduled Tribes.
2. Sankalpa Patra 2026 Formally Adopted — All 31 manifesto promises adopted as the government's 5-year governance framework.
3. 2 Lakh Government Jobs Task Force — Chief Secretary-led task force constituted with 3-month deadline to submit examination calendar.
4. Austerity Measures — Immediate cuts: no new vehicles for 6 months, no foreign official travel, 20% fuel reduction, electric vehicles for hired transport.
5. Bhupen Hazarika Museum — ₹32 crore approved for museum at Srimanta Sankaradeva Kalakshetra, Guwahati.

SECTOR 1 — Women's Welfare

1. Orunodoi Scheme — ₹1,250/Month (Live) → ₹3,000 Promised

Assam's flagship women DBT programme continues — and is promised a major enhancement:

Important: As of May 2026, Orunodoi still pays ₹1,250/month. The ₹3,000 figure is a manifesto promise — enhancement order not yet issued. Watch orunodoi.assam.gov.in for updates.

📖 Detailed guide: Assam Orunodoi Scheme 2026 — Status Update

2. Mukhya Mantri Mahila Udyamita Abhijan

Support for 40 lakh "Lakhpati Baideos" (women earning ₹1 lakh/year through own enterprise):

3. Arundhati Gold Scheme (Continuing)

₹40,000 cash (for gold purchase) to brides from economically weaker families:

• Marriage must be registered under the Special Marriage Act, 1954 — mandatory (Hindu Marriage Act registration alone does not qualify)
• Both bride and groom must have passed HSLC (Class 10)
• Bride's family income below ₹5 lakh/year
• Bride 18+, groom 21+; first marriage only
• Apply on the same day as marriage registration at the Marriage Officer's office
• Track application at arundhati.nic.in

📖 Detailed guide: Assam Arundhati Gold Scheme

4. Aair Pakghor — Subsidised Community Canteens

Women-run community canteens in every district headquarters providing subsidised nutritious meals — empowering women as entrepreneurs and serving urban poor.

SECTOR 2 — Youth & Employment

5. CM Jibon Prerana Scheme — ₹2,500/Month (Paying — Application Window Closed)

Launched 3 November 2025 by the Skill, Employment & Entrepreneurship Department. DBT payments running since February 2026:

The application window has closed. If you applied before November 30, 2025, payments continue. A new round for future batches has not yet been announced.

📖 Detailed guide: Assam Youth Employment Scheme 2026

6. CM Atmanirbhar Asom Abhijan 2.0 — Up to ₹5 Lakh for Startups

Expanded self-employment and startup support scheme:

7. 2 Lakh Government Jobs — 5-Year Target

Task force constituted on Day 1 (13 May 2026) under Chief Secretary:

• 3-month deadline to submit examination calendar
• Priority departments: Education (teachers), Health (nurses, paramedics), Police (constables), Revenue (circle officers)
• Assam Direct Recruitment Commission to fast-track examinations

8. SVAYEM — Swami Vivekananda Youth Self-Employment (Continuing)

₹50,000 one-time non-refundable grant for youth-led micro-enterprises (18–40 years). Apply at District Commissioner's office.

9. Pragyan Bharati Scooty Scheme (Continuing)

Free scooties for girl students scoring 60%+ in AHSEC Class 12 exams. Family income below ₹2 lakh/year. Distributed through school/education department.

📖 Detailed guide: Assam Pragyan Bharati Scooty Scheme

SECTOR 3 — Farmer Welfare

10. Mukhya Mantri Krishi Sa Sajuli Yojana — ₹11,000/Year

Direct income support for small and marginal farmers:

11. Tractor Subsidy — ₹3 Lakh

₹3 lakh subsidy per tractor for 10,000 farmers — for mechanised farming.

12. Power Tiller Subsidy — ₹1 Lakh

₹1 lakh subsidy per power tiller for 50,000 small farmers.

13. CM Samagra Gramya Unnayan Yojana — 2 Milk Cows Free

2 milk cows free for 25 lakh poor rural families — providing a sustainable dairy income source at home.

14. Tea Garden Workers — ₹75,000 House Repair + Land Pattas

• ₹75,000 per household for home repairs for tea garden workers
• Land pattas (ownership documents) for tea garden families — long-pending justice for Assam's ~10 lakh tea garden population
• Phased wage target: ₹500/day (up from current levels)

SECTOR 4 — Infrastructure & Flood Management

15. Badh Mukt Assam (Flood-Free Assam) — ₹18,000 Crore

Assam's most ambitious infrastructure commitment:

SECTOR 5 — Education & Health

16. Education Expansion (5-Year Targets)

• One medical college per district
• One engineering college per district
• One university per district
• Free education from KG to PG for students below income threshold
• ₹8,000 crore to upgrade 1,000 secondary schools

17. Teacher & Health Worker Appointments

• 70,000+ teacher appointments over 5 years
• Nursing, paramedic, and healthcare worker appointments district-by-district

SECTOR 6 — Governance & Identity

18. UCC (Uniform Civil Code) — Assembly Introduction 26 May 2026

UCC bill cleared by cabinet on 13 May 2026; introduced in Assembly on 26 May 2026:

• Minimum marriage age enforced for all communities
• Prohibition of polygamy
• Equal property rights for daughters
• Live-in relationship registration
• Exempts: Scheduled Tribes (plains and hills)

19. Mission Basundhara 3.0 (New Phase)

Third phase of Assam's landmark land reform initiative:

• Settlement of periodic patta land
• Conversion of annual patta to permanent patta
• Land record correction for tea garden workers
• Enhanced digitisation of older Jamabandi records

Portal: missionbasundhara.assam.gov.in

Summary — All Key Assam BJP 2026 Schemes

How to Apply for Assam Government Schemes 2026

Step 1 — Keep Documents Ready

• Aadhaar card (Aadhaar-linked bank account mandatory for all DBT)
• Income certificate (from Circle Officer)
• Domicile certificate
• Ration card (National Food Security Act)
• Bank passbook (Aadhaar-linked)
• Caste/tribe certificate (if applicable)

Step 2 — Apply via Seva Setu

sewasetu.assam.gov.in — single-window platform for all Assam government services

Step 3 — Or Apply at CSC / Circle Office

Common Service Centres (CSCs) and Circle Offices in every revenue circle can assist with offline applications.

Step 4 — Track via RTPS

rtps.assam.gov.in — track the time-bound status of your application

Assam Helpline: 181 (toll-free)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Himanta Biswa Sarma sworn in for his second term?

CM Himanta Biswa Sarma was sworn in for his second consecutive term on 12 May 2026 at Khanapara, Guwahati. BJP won 82 seats alone — first outright BJP majority in Assam's history.

Is Orunodoi getting ₹3,000/month under the new term?

₹3,000/month is the manifesto promise — the current Orunodoi payment is still ₹1,250/month. The enhancement has not yet been officially notified. The government has said it will be "phased in." Watch orunodoi.assam.gov.in for the official enhancement date.

Is CM Jibon Prerana scheme still active in 2026?

Payments are still active for approved applicants. However, the application window closed on 30 November 2025. The scheme was for 2025 batch pass-outs only from government/public institutions. If you applied on time and were approved, your ₹2,500/month DBT continues through the 12-month period. New applications from later batches have not been announced under the second term yet.

What is Badh Mukt Assam?

"Flood-Free Assam" is the BJP government's ₹18,000 crore commitment over the first 2 years for embankment strengthening, anti-erosion work, and flood-resilient infrastructure. Assam suffers massive annual flood damage in the Brahmaputra and Barak valleys — this is the most ambitious flood management effort in the state's history.

Will the UCC apply to Scheduled Tribes in Assam?

No. The UCC bill explicitly exempts Scheduled Tribes (both hill and plains tribes) from its provisions, preserving customary tribal laws and practices.