Dima Hasao students join release of funds under Chief Minister’s Jibon Prerana Scheme

Hills Live News, Haflong, Sept1: Students from Dima Hasao district who are beneficiaries of the Chief Minister’s Jibon Prerana Scheme joined the statewide fund-release programme through video conference at the District Commissioner’s office in Haflong on Tuesday.
Assam Chief Minister Dr Himanta Biswa Sarma released the financial assistance under the Jibon Prerana Scheme, along with assistance under the CM-FLIGHT scheme and interim flood relief, at Lok Sewa Bhawan in Guwahati.
Dima Hasao District Commissioner Gayatri Devidas Hyalinge, Additional Deputy Commissioner Iliaz Ahmed and District Employment Officer Samujwal Das were present during the video conference at Haflong.
In Dima Hasao, 82 fresh graduates of 2025 from Haflong Government College and Maibang Degree College are among those covered under the scheme. They will receive financial assistance of Rs 2,500 per month for one year. The total number of beneficiaries from the district, however, is more than 400, including graduates who completed their studies at colleges outside Dima Hasao. The assistance will be distributed through the respective colleges by Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).
The scheme was launched in November 2025 and began to be rolled out in February 2026. However, the disbursement of funds was subsequently halted due to the Assembly election. With the release on Tuesday, the pending assistance for the period from April to August 2026, amounting to Rs 10,000 per beneficiary, has been released.
The Jibon Prerana Scheme is aimed at providing financial support to graduates while they search for employment, prepare for competitive examinations or explore opportunities for self-employment