Guwahati: The Assam Cabinet has greenlit a series of significant initiatives aimed at bolstering the educational framework across the state, which includes an upward revision of financial support for families of departed Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA) staff. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma shared the details of these resolutions during a press conference held at Lok Bhawan.
Addressing reporters, the Chief Minister noted that the one-time monetary assistance extended to the next of kin of deceased teachers and officials serving under the Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan has been elevated from Rs 5 lakh to Rs 7.5 lakh.
In another critical move to support higher education, the administration sanctioned an outlay of Rs 108 crore. This capital is designated to reimburse colleges that extend fee waivers to students under the government's ongoing fee-relief initiative. Authorities explained that because students are exempted from paying admission charges, the state disburses this funding directly to the institutions to safeguard their operational continuity.
Furthermore, the ministerial panel resolved to partner with the Research Park at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Guwahati. This collaboration is set to focus on the creation and advancement of innovative teaching and learning materials for the region.
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