Guwahati, Aug 21 — Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday highlighted the state’s progress in agriculture and rural development during the first 100 days of the NDA 3 government, underlining measures aimed at strengthening farmers and improving the lives of rural families.
In a post on X, Sarma said the government was moving forward with a focus on building “stronger farms” and “stronger rural communities”, while sharing key figures related to farmer assistance, rural housing and employment.
According to the Chief Minister’s post, Rs 373 crore has been disbursed under the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM‑KISAN), benefiting 18.60 lakh farmers in the state. The PM‑KISAN scheme provides direct financial assistance to eligible farmer families, with the Assam government highlighting the scale of coverage as part of its 100‑day progress in the agriculture sector.
Sarma also highlighted achievements under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana‑Gramin (PMAY‑G), stating that 1,46,550 rural families have received houses under the scheme. The initiative aims to provide pucca houses to eligible rural households and improve living conditions in villages across the state.
Another major highlight was the rollout of VB‑GRAM‑G. Sarma said Assam has become the first state in India to roll out the initiative, calling it an important step toward strengthening rural employment and development.
The Chief Minister’s post also showcased the state’s broader focus on agriculture and rural development, sectors that remain critical to Assam’s economy and livelihoods. The 100‑day progress report comes as the state government seeks to combine direct welfare support with measures to improve housing, employment opportunities and rural livelihoods.
Sarma said the initiatives reflect the government’s commitment to ensuring development reaches farmers and rural communities, with the focus extending beyond financial assistance to creating stronger, more sustainable rural ecosystems.
The Chief Minister’s post described the 100 days as a phase of purposeful action in agriculture and rural development, highlighting the government’s efforts to strengthen the foundations of Assam’s rural economy.