Himanta Biswa Sarma
BJP
BJPAssam: Government Schemes, Projects & Representatives
Chief Minister: Himanta Biswa Sarma · BJP · Capital: Dispur · Updated October 2026
Assam is a state in North-Eastern India, with its capital at Dispur. It elects 14 members to the Lok Sabha and has a 126-seat Legislative Assembly. The current Chief Minister is Himanta Biswa Sarma (BJP). Nagarik tracks 2 Assam government schemes and projects, including Asom Mala — Road Network and Orunodoi — Direct Benefit Transfer. The ruling government's manifesto tracker lists 4 commitments with their current, sourced status.
Overview
At a glance
Schemes, projects, civic focus, and verified indicators for your state.
2
2 ongoing
0 completed
0 proposed
Guwahati
Guwahati Municipal Corporation
1 ongoing
1 completed
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Lok Sabha
14seats
Assembly
126seats
SDG score
57/100Aspirant
GSDP / capita
₹105KMoSPI approx.
Literacy
72.2%Census 2011
DPIIT BRAP
Aspirerbusiness reform
Recent updates
Chief Minister
Chief Minister
Himanta Biswa Sarma
BJP
Since May 2021
Former Chief Ministers of Assam 3 listed
Sarbananda Sonowal
BJP
2016–2021
Orunodoi DBT scheme; NRC (National Register of Citizens) process; flood relief management; Assam Atal Amrit Abhiyan health scheme.
Tarun Gogoi
INC
2001–2016
Longest-serving Assam CM (15 years); significant decline in militant insurgency; AIIMS Guwahati; road connectivity expansion.
Prafulla Kumar Mahanta
Projects & Initiatives 5 ongoing
Asom Mala — Road Network
Budget₹11,806 crore (Assam Cabinet approved; Phase 1 = 2,000+ km upgradation)
Official agency / source
Orunodoi — Direct Benefit Transfer
Budget₹2,600 crore/year approx. (₹1,250/month × ~17 lakh households × 12 · Assam Budget 2024–25)
ReachGovt. reported: 37 lakh+ women beneficiaries under Orunodoi 3.0 (first 2026–27 disbursement, Aug 2026); ₹1,250/month.
Official agency / source
Orunodoi (DBT for poor households)
Atal Amrit Abhiyan (health cover)
AIIMS Guwahati
Manifesto
Headline manifesto commitments of the current government, with a sourced status. We track only whether each promise was kept — not its merits.
BJPBJP · manifesto 20212 Delivered2 In progress
In progress
Since 2020
Rs 3,000/month to 30 lakh women under Orunodoi cash-transfer scheme
Orunodoi remains operational and was expanded under Orunodoi 3.0 (launched 9 September 2024) to roughly 37 lakh women from about 17 lakh earlier, but the monthly Direct Benefit Transfer is Rs 1,250, short of the manifesto's promised Rs 3,000 to 30 lakh families.
In progress
Since 2021
Provide government jobs (1 lakh, later framed as ~2 lakh over the term)
By mid-2024 the state government said it had given jobs to about 97,495 people over three years (around 87,402 by September 2023), and the CM targeted roughly 1.5 lakh by the end of the term; recruitment drives including ~22,000 advertised posts continued.
Delivered
Since 2024
Empower women / create 'Lakhpati Baideos' via self-employment support (Mukhyamantri Mahila Udyamita Abhiyan)
The Mukhyamantri Mahila Udyamita Abhiyan was launched in 2024 providing Rs 10,000 seed capital to Self Help Group women members (Rs 25,000 in phase two), targeting around 30 lakh women, with Rs 3,038 crore allocated in the 2025-26 state budget.
Delivered
Since 2024
Promote youth entrepreneurship / Atmanirbhar Asom (self-reliant Assam) financial support
Under the Chief Minister's Atmanirbhar Asom Abhijan, the state provides Rs 2 lakh (general) to Rs 5 lakh (professionals) as part-subsidy, part-loan; the CM distributed the first installment of seed capital to about 10,404 entrepreneurs in February 2026, with later phases (CMAAA 3.0) underway.
Municipal snapshot — Assam
Focus urban body
Guwahati Municipal Corporation
Guwahati · Municipal corporation portal
2Tracked
1Ongoing
1Completed
0Proposed
Guwahati Smart City command centre
Completed
Agency / vendor
Brahmaputra riverfront and drainage works
Ongoing
Agency / vendor
This tab is a state/UT-level urban snapshot, not a full ward or councillor roster. Numeric budgets and private vendor names should be added only when verified from official tender/project documents or named vendor disclosures.
Assam government schemes & projects
Each page has the official source, status and — where citizens can act — the application link.
- Asom Mala — Road Network — ongoing · since 2022
- Orunodoi — Direct Benefit Transfer — ongoing · since 2020
Also useful for Assam
- Himanta Biswa Sarma — Chief Minister of Assam — profile & projects
- Central government schemes that apply in every state — PM-KISAN, Ayushman Bharat, PMAY…
- Apply for PAN, Aadhaar, Passport, Voter ID & more — official links only
Frequently asked questions
Who is the Chief Minister of Assam?
Himanta Biswa Sarma is the current Chief Minister of Assam, from the BJP.
What is the capital of Assam?
The capital of Assam is Dispur.
How many Lok Sabha seats does Assam have?
Assam has 14 Lok Sabha seats.
How many seats are there in the Assam Legislative Assembly?
The Assam Legislative Assembly has 126 seats.
What are the main government schemes in Assam?
Schemes and projects tracked for Assam include Asom Mala — Road Network, Orunodoi — Direct Benefit Transfer. Central schemes also apply — see all government schemes.
Where can I apply for an income, caste or domicile certificate in Assam?
Apply online on Assam's official state services portal, Assam e-District (edistrict.assam.gov.in). It is free or low-cost; you do not need an agent.
How do I check land records in Assam?
Land records for Assam are on the official Dharitree (Revenue) portal (revenueassam.nic.in).