• Assam govt announces financial assistance for widows, monthly top up of Rs 950 under pension scheme

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    Assam govt announces financial assistance for widows, monthly top up of Rs 950 under pension scheme
    Sarma announced a top-up of Rs 950 per month per beneficiary under the India Gandhi National Widow Scheme...

    Digital Desk: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Sunday announced assistance schemes for widows in the state who don't fall under the Orunodoi scheme. 

    CM Sarma announced a top-up of Rs 950 per month per beneficiary under the India Gandhi National Widow Scheme as part of an initiative to improve the quality of life of the widows. 

    Additionally, as part of a centrally sponsored program under the National Social Assistance Programme, the state government of Assam will provide a monthly top-up of Rs 300 given by the Center to each participant. 

    Those who are not eligible for coverage under the state-specific Orunodoi scheme will especially benefit from the additional assistance.