Category: Schemes & Initiatives

Saitual district has become the first district in Mizoram to attain the ‘Surakshit’ status under NACO’s Mobilisation AIDS Suraksha (MAS) campaign by achieving all three targets of the global 95-95-95 HIV strategy. Under the campaign, districts are classified as Sangharshee, Saksham or Surakshit based on the number of targets achieved, while ‘Surakshit+’ is awarded for … Continue reading Saitual: Mizoram’s First ‘Surakshit’ District

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced a statewide crackdown on middlemen allegedly involved in harassment, fraud and corruption across government offices. The move follows a recent police operation in which around 380 alleged middlemen were arrested for offences including impersonation, extortion, cheating and financial fraud. The Assam Police Special Branch will introduce a dedicated … Continue reading Assam Launches Crackdown on Government-Office Middlemen

The United Nations’ declaration of November 27 as the International Day for the Elimination of Child, Early and Forced Marriage strengthens Assam’s ongoing campaign against the practice. Assam has reported an 81% decline in child marriages across 20 districts, accompanied by falling teenage pregnancies and rising female enrolment in higher education. The State has also … Continue reading International Day Against Child, Early & Forced Marriage

Assam plans to constitute an Anti-Narcotics Task Force within a month to strengthen action against the state’s growing drug trade. The specialised unit will focus on property attachment, forensic investigation, financial networks of traffickers and preventing procedural lapses. Assam will also strengthen coordination with Manipur, Mizoram and Arunachal Pradesh, while examining preventive detention of major … Continue reading Assam to Establish Anti-Narcotics Task Force

Room for the River is a pioneering nature-based flood-management strategy developed by the Netherlands after severe near-floods in the 1990s. Instead of relying solely on higher and stronger dikes, it gives rivers more space to safely accommodate excess water. The approach combines flood safety with ecological and spatial improvement, using measures such as restoring floodplains … Continue reading Room for the River

India Post has launched a pilot project to test the feasibility of drone-based last-mile postal delivery in difficult geographical regions. In Assam, the first drone-powered postal operations began from Hajo Sub-Post Office under the Guwahati postal division, with letters and parcels delivered to Khetri Hardia Branch Post Office. The proposed network is expected to cover … Continue reading Drone-Based Postal Delivery in Assam

Assam has launched a digital survey programme for flood-affected Sivasagar, Charaideo, Jorhat and Golaghat, with the survey scheduled to begin on August 9. The initiative aims to make flood damage assessment faster, transparent and technology-driven. Surveyors will use a dedicated digital application to capture geo-tagged photographs of affected houses, improving the accuracy of damage records … Continue reading Digital Flood Damage Assessment Survey

Shikhyarthee Sahayak Prayas (SSP) is an Assam Government initiative that provides financial assistance to students for purchasing books and other study materials, reducing educational expenses and improving access to learning resources. Under the scheme, eligible students receive ₹1,000 for Higher Secondary, ₹3,000 for Undergraduate, and ₹5,000 for Postgraduate studies. APSC Relevance: Education; Social Welfare.

The Swadesh Swabhiman Youth Lecture Series, dedicated to Assam's history, language, culture, and contemporary issues, completed its 25th edition on 2 August 2026 at the Asam Sahitya Sabha campus in Guwahati. Launched in 2021, the series aims to promote intellectual engagement among the youth. Initiated by former Asam Sahitya Sabha president Dr. Kuladhar Saikia, the … Continue reading Swadesh Swabhiman Youth Lecture Series

Kaziranga National Park will introduce new visitor regulations, including a ban on mobile phones inside the park, mandatory online booking for tourists, and a weekly closure for visitors, in compliance with a Supreme Court directive. The measures are intended to improve visitor management and minimise human disturbance. The new rules aim to strengthen conservation efforts, … Continue reading New Visitor Rules for Kaziranga National Park

Assam's senior Indian Information Service (IIS) officer Rina Sonowal has been promoted to the Selection Grade at the Director General (DG) level and appointed as the Director General of Doordarshan, New Delhi. A 1994-batch IIS officer, she was serving as Joint Secretary in the Ministry of Higher Education on deputation before her elevation. Her promotion … Continue reading Rina Sonowal Appointed Director General of Doordarshan

Meghalaya has launched the Meghalaya School Performance Grading Index (MSPGI) 2025–26, the state's first school-level evaluation system, to assess 11,443 recognised schools across its 12 districts. The framework is based on authenticated UDISE+ 2025–26 data. The index evaluates schools on 43 indicators across five domains—accessibility, digital education, infrastructure, NEP-based activities, and quality standards—with a maximum … Continue reading Meghalaya Launches School Performance Grading Index

CBDD (Challenge-Based Destination Development), a sub-scheme of Swadesh Darshan 2.0, adopts a competitive approach to selecting destinations for tourism development instead of allocating funds state-wise. It aims to enhance the complete visitor experience through improved connectivity, local mobility, digital services, and sustainable tourism infrastructure. The Central Government has sanctioned ₹2,998.87 crore for 60 tourism projects … Continue reading Challenge-Based Destination Development (CBDD)

Tripura has become the first state in India to empanel private B.Ed. and D.El.Ed. institutions under the Post-Matric Scholarship (PMS) for Scheduled Tribe (ST) Students scheme. The initiative aims to improve tribal students' access to teacher education while ensuring greater transparency and accountability. The empanelment framework is expected to streamline scholarship delivery, strengthen institutional oversight, … Continue reading Tripura First to Empanel Private Teacher Education Institutes under PMS Scheme

Assam's Tinsukia Municipal Board has launched a unique civic discipline campaign by displaying CCTV images of people caught littering or urinating in public on LED screens across the town. The initiative aims to discourage public nuisance through public accountability and has sparked a nationwide debate on civic responsibility, privacy, and urban governance. The campaign uses … Continue reading Tinsukia’s CCTV Civic Discipline Campaign

Assam Budget 2026–27 proposes a new initiative to promote the state's culinary heritage by encouraging entrepreneurs to establish authentic Assamese food outlets in the capital city of every State and Union Territory under a common brand. The initiative will be supported by a standardised menu, logo, and brand identity, with the objective of popularising Assamese … Continue reading Assam to Promote Authentic Assamese Cuisine Across India

Assam has recorded the highest cancer survival rate in India (62%), well above the national average of 40%, driven by its decentralised cancer care model and extensive early detection programme. The state has planned a network of 17 cancer hospitals, with 12 already operational, including the State Cancer Institute, Guwahati, comprehensive cancer centres, and district-level … Continue reading Assam’s Decentralised Cancer Care Model

Mizoram has launched MizoTaxi, a home-grown taxi aggregation app to modernise public transport and provide transparent, government-regulated taxi services. Unlike commercial ride-hailing platforms, the app follows fares approved by the State Transport Authority, ensuring affordable and uniform pricing. The initiative aims to improve commuter convenience, support local taxi operators, and promote technology-driven public transport. APSC … Continue reading MizoTaxi

The CM FIFA Fan Park is an initiative of the Assam Tourism Development Corporation to provide a community viewing experience for the FIFA World Cup 2026 and promote sports tourism in Assam. The first fan park will open at Latasil Playground, followed by a second venue at Chowkidingee Field. Both locations will host live screenings … Continue reading CM FIFA Fan Park

Operation Amistad is India's humanitarian assistance and disaster relief (HADR) mission launched to support Venezuela following the devastating earthquake. Under the operation, the Indian Air Force deployed two C-17 Globemaster aircraft carrying relief materials and a 41-member search and rescue team. The mission aims to assist in rescue operations, provide humanitarian relief, and support recovery … Continue reading Operation Amistad

The Directorate of Elementary Education (DEE), Assam has directed all District Elementary Education Officers (DEEOs) to implement the Bhartiya Bhasha Summer Camp (BBSC)-2026 in schools. The initiative is being implemented under the National Education Policy 2020 to promote multilingual learning and linguistic diversity among students. The programme encourages students to learn and appreciate Indian languages, … Continue reading Bhartiya Bhasha Summer Camp (BBSC)-2026

Assam has emerged as one of the top five states in implementing the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana, promoting rooftop solar installations in residential households. Around 17% of beneficiary households in the state are now paying zero electricity bills after adopting rooftop solar systems. The scheme provides financial assistance for installing rooftop solar panels, … Continue reading PM Surya Ghar Scheme in Assam