14
Aug
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has announced significant changes to the state's compassionate grant distribution policy and pension regulations. Under the new policy, 80% of the compassionate grant provided upon the death of a government employee will be allocated to the spouse, while the remaining 20% will be reserved for the deceased’s parents. This marks a notable shift from the previous practice, where the entire amount was granted solely to the spouse. Chief Minister Sarma emphasized that the revised policy ensures financial protection for parents who may have been dependent on their children, safeguarding their interests during a vulnerable…
