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STATE NODAL MINISTRY

Department of Social Welfare, Government of Assam

Administers statutory welfare programs, direct benefit disbursements, and departmental initiatives across Assam.

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About Department of Social Welfare, Government of Assam

Official state nodal department overseeing Social Welfare & Security schemes and citizen benefits in Assam.

7Total Schemes
7Currently Active

Eligo indexes and independently verifies 7 active programs administered by this ministry against primary government gazettes under a 180-day re-verification SLA. Always confirm current guidelines on the official portal before applying.

Citizen Redressal, Grievances & RTI Guidelines

Official statutory channels to resolve service delays, report discrepancies, or obtain public records under RTI Act 2005.

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Central Public Grievance Portal (CPGRAMS)

Citizens can lodge official grievances regarding any scheme administered by Department of Social Welfare, Government of Assam on CPGRAMS (Central Public Grievance Redressal and Monitoring System). The nodal appellate officer is mandated to review and furnish a resolution report within the stipulated departmental timeline.

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Right to Information (RTI Act 2005)

Under Section 6(1) of the RTI Act 2005, any citizen can request official information, fund allocation records, or beneficiary sanction lists from Department of Social Welfare, Government of Assam. Applications cost ₹10 (free for BPL applicants) and must receive a response from the designated Central Public Information Officer (CPIO) within 30 days.

Statutory RTI Escalation Hierarchy:If your RTI request is rejected or unanswered after 30 days, submit a First Appeal to the designated First Appellate Authority within 30 days. For further grievance, a Second Appeal may be lodged before the Central Information Commission (CIC) at cic.gov.in.

Frequently Asked Questions: Department of Social Welfare, Government of Assam

Common citizen queries about this ministry's mandate, schemes, and contact channels.

What schemes does Department of Social Welfare, Government of Assam administer?▾

Department of Social Welfare, Government of Assam administers 7 verified welfare programs cataloged on Eligo, including Assam Building & Construction Workers Social Security Welfare Scheme, Assam Divyangjan Marriage Incentive Financial Grant, Assam Sponsorship and Foster Care Social Security Scheme, and 4 more programs. These can be browsed by category or searched using the Eligibility Checker.

How do I contact Department of Social Welfare, Government of Assam for a grievance?▾

Citizens may register grievances against Department of Social Welfare, Government of Assam's schemes on the Central Public Grievance Redressal and Monitoring System (CPGRAMS) at pgportal.gov.in. The ministry's official website at https://assam.gov.in also maintains a dedicated Public Grievance section under the Citizen's Charter. You may also file an RTI application at rtionline.gov.in to obtain scheme-specific information within 30 days.

What is Department of Social Welfare, Government of Assam's annual budget allocation?▾

The annual budget allocation for Department of Social Welfare, Government of Assam is published in the Union Budget presented by the Ministry of Finance each February. Visit the official Budget portal at indiabudget.gov.in for the most current figures. Scheme-wise expenditure is also available in the ministry's Annual Report on its official website.

How do I file an RTI application to Department of Social Welfare, Government of Assam?▾

RTI applications to Department of Social Welfare, Government of Assam can be filed: (1) Online at rtionline.gov.in — free of cost for BPL applicants, ₹10 for others, (2) By post or in person at the ministry's registered CPIO office. Under the RTI Act 2005, the Central Public Information Officer (CPIO) must respond within 30 days. For first appeals against unsatisfactory responses, submit to the First Appellate Authority within 30 days. Second appeals go to the Central Information Commission (CIC) at cic.gov.in.

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Administered Programs (7)

ActiveState SchemeEst. 2015

Assam Building & Construction Workers Social Security Welfare Scheme

Department of Social Welfare, Government of Assam

Comprehensive social welfare package offering accidental death compensation of ₹4 Lakh, normal death assistance of ₹2 Lakh, marriage assistance of ₹25,000, and medical grants to registered construction workers in Assam.

Verified: 2026-09-28
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ActiveState SchemeEst. 2020

Assam Divyangjan Marriage Incentive Financial Grant

Department of Social Welfare, Government of Assam

State marital incentive offering a one-time grant of ₹50,000 to encourage marriage where either or both spouses are persons with benchmark disabilities residing in Assam.

Verified: 2026-09-28
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ActiveState SchemeEst. 2022

Assam Sponsorship and Foster Care Social Security Scheme

Department of Social Welfare, Government of Assam

Non-institutional child care financial assistance providing ₹4,000 per month per child to extended family or foster parents caring for orphaned, abandoned, or destitute children in Assam.

Verified: 2026-09-28
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ActiveState SchemeEst. 2017

Deen Dayal Divyangjan Sahayata Yojana (Assam)

Department of Social Welfare, Government of Assam

Disability financial assistance scheme providing ₹1,000 monthly direct financial assistance to persons with disabilities (PwDs) having benchmark disability of 40% and above in Assam.

Verified: 2026-09-28
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ActiveState SchemeEst. 2019

Indira Miri Universal Widow Pension Scheme (Assam)

Department of Social Welfare, Government of Assam

Social security welfare scheme providing an immediate one-time bereavement grant of ₹25,000 and a monthly pension of ₹300 to widows aged 45 to 60 residing in Assam.

Verified: 2026-09-28
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ActiveState SchemeEst. 2018

Kushal Konwar Sarbajanin Briddha Pension Asoni (Assam)

Department of Social Welfare, Government of Assam

Universal old age pension scheme providing monthly direct bank transfer of ₹250 to senior citizens aged 60 and above belonging to vulnerable and non-pensioner families in Assam.

Verified: 2026-09-28
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ActiveState SchemeEst. 2021

Tea Tribes and Adivasi Livelihood Support Scheme (Assam)

Department of Social Welfare, Government of Assam

Targeted welfare scheme providing ₹10,000 one-time financial grants to unemployed youths and women belonging to the Tea Tribes and Adivasi communities of Assam for livelihood enhancement.

Verified: 2026-09-28
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