Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced new financial assistance schemes. Male postgraduate students will receive a Rs 2,000 monthly stipend, and undergraduates Rs 1,000, under the 'Babu Achoni' scheme, with income and parental employment restrictions. Additionally, over 37 lakh women beneficiaries of the 'Orunodoi' scheme will receive an advance 'Bohag Bihu' gift of Rs 8,000, including a special Rs 3,000 bonus. These announcements precede upcoming state assembly elections.