From The Economic Times
Owned by Bennett, Coleman & Co.Assam Cabinet approves Rs 200 crores for Ayushman Asom, enhances ex-gratia for Samagra Shiksha Employees
What's behind this
The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, approved a Rs 62,370 crore subsidy for phosphatic and potassic (P&K) fertilisers for the 2026‑27 rabi season. The subsidy represents a 50 percent increase over the just‑ended kharif season and about a 64 percent rise from the previous year, according to the government’s aim to protect farmers from rising global fertiliser prices and keep crop nutrients affordable.
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RSS excerpt
The Cabinet approved an enhancement of the one-time ex-gratia assistance payable to the families of Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan employees in the event of their unfortunate death. The assistance has been increased from Rs 5 lakhs to Rs. 7.5 lakh, providing greater financial support to bereaved families.
