The Assam government has proposed to bar individuals practicing polygamy from any entitlements under welfare schemes. This move aims to promote women’s empowerment and gender justice. According to Assam finance minister Jayanta Malla Baruah, any male practicing polygamy shall not be eligible to avail benefits under any government welfare scheme.
The finance minister also proposed amending the Assam Services (Discipline and Appeal) Rules, 1964, to dismiss government servants practicing polygamy from service. This amendment is part of the government’s commitment to women empowerment, gender justice, and responsible family values. Any government servant found to have practiced polygamy shall be liable for dismissal from service, in accordance with the law.
Furthermore, the minister proposed that any person convicted under criminal law would be barred from receiving any benefits under government welfare schemes. This move aims to promote integrity and responsible citizenship. The government is pursuing a series of measures to ensure that welfare reaches the most deserving individuals while enforcing inclusivity, integrity, and moral ethos in society.
The government plans to deliver beneficiary-oriented schemes through the unified digital beneficiary architecture under Digital Infrastructure for DBT Schemes (DIDS), including Aadhaar-based authentication. The regular budget was not available during the election process, but the government will resume the basket of welfare schemes from August onwards. Disbursement under Orunodoi will resume, and the government will continue to strengthen the scheme through a transparent and continuous process.
The government will also continue to provide old age pension of Swahid Kushal Konwar Sarbajanin Briddha Pension Achoni and Widow Pension scheme through Orunodoi plus. This move aims to ensure that the benefits reach the families who need them the most.
