Samagra Shiksha, Assam extends Rs 5 lakh aid to kin of deceased contractual teachers

In a significant gesture of support to the bereaved families, the Department of School Education, Government of Assam, on Friday provided financial assistance of Rs 5 lakh each to the next of kin of 46 deceased contractual teachers and employees under Samagra Shiksha, Assam. State Education Minister Dr Ranoj Pegu distributed the cheques during a programme held at the Conference Hall of the State Mission Office, Samagra Shiksha, Assam.

Speaking on the occasion, Dr Pegu reiterated the Government’s commitment to standing by the families of the deceased staff. The financial aid is intended to support the dependents and acknowledge the valuable contributions the deceased employees made to the State’s education sector. Senior officials, including Samagra Shiksha Executive Director Bipul Kr Das, Officer on Special Duty Khanindra Das, and Chief Accounts Officer Daisy Nath, were present at the event.