Assam Introduces Two-Week Paternity Leave & Enhanced Social Welfare Benefits For Govt Employees

  GUWAHATI: The Assam government has announced a series of employee welfare measures in the 2026–27 Budget, including the introduction of paternity leave, expansion of family pension benefits and extension of paid maternity leave to employees of government societies and public sector undertakings (PSUs). ALSO READ: Assam Govt. Proposes Incentives to Matcha Tea Producers Presenting the…

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Assam Budget: Polygamy May Cost Men Welfare Benefits, Government Jobs

  GUWAHATI: The Assam government has proposed to bar men practising polygamy from availing benefits under government welfare schemes as part of its efforts to promote women's empowerment and gender justice. ALSO READ: Assam Budget: Govt to Discontinue Scooter Scheme for Meritorious Students from Next Academic Year Finance Minister Jayanta Malla Baruah announced the proposal while…

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