Archive · 31 Jul 2026
Assam Flood Relief: Kits, Loans, and Education Support Announced
The state of Assam had big floods that hurt many families.
The chief minister, Himanta Biswa Sarma, announced help for everyone.
Families will get food kits with rice and oil.
Students will get free books and can get copies of lost school papers for free.
Farmers and small business owners can pause their loans for six months and some can get extra money to rebuild.
The government will also look at more help for people who borrowed from private banks.
They will survey the damage to decide more support.
The plan is to make life easier for people who lost homes and schools.
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma announced a flood relief package on Thursday.
Every affected family will receive a relief kit with rice, pulses, oil, and other basics.
Students will get free textbooks and duplicate copies of lost certificates at no cost.
Farmers, self‑help groups, and small business owners qualify for a six‑month loan moratorium and a Rs 10,000 grant.
A detailed damage survey will start on August 7 to guide further compensation and rehabilitation.
- Who
- Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma
- What
- Unveiled a comprehensive flood relief package
- When
- Thursday, 2024
- Where
- Assam, India
- Why
- To support families and institutions affected by recent floods
- Event
- Assam floods relief package
- Date
- Thursday, 2024
- Location
- Assam, India
- Affected families
- Over 300,000
- Key measures
- Relief kits, loan moratorium, free textbooks, financial grants