Archive · 12 Jun 2025
Assam Govt. Provides Aid to Families of Deceased Teachers
The government of Assam is giving money to the families of teachers who died while working.
The Education Minister gave Rs 5 lakh to each of 13 families.
This money was promised in their contracts when they were hired.
Another 93 families are waiting for their money because they haven't turned in all the paperwork yet.
The Education Minister also reminded schools they must be registered and said a group of experts will help decide if school calendars should be changed.
Assam's Education Minister distributed Rs 5 lakh to families of 13 deceased contractual teachers.
The financial aid is part of a contractual agreement under Samagra Shiksha Assam.
These teachers were employed during Himanta Biswa Sarma's tenure as Education Minister.
93 other families are awaiting aid pending document submission.
The Education Minister warned unregistered schools and announced a committee to assess calendar changes.
- Who
- Education Minister Dr. Ranoj Pegu and families of deceased contractual teachers.
- What
- Distribution of financial aid to families of deceased contractual teachers.
- When
- June 12th (Based on the article's description of the event).
- Where
- Guwahati, Assam.
- Why
- As per contractual provisions, providing financial assistance to the families of teachers who died during service.
- Aid Amount
- Rs 5 lakh per family
- Beneficiary Count
- 13 families received aid
- Organization
- Samagra Shiksha Assam
- Additional Families Awaiting
- 93
- Minister
- Dr. Ranoj Pegu
- Schools Warned
- Unregistered schools