Question 1354
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma has rolled out a scheme to provide one-time financial assistance of how many rupees to all widows, whose husbands died due to COVID-19?
Answer
2.5 lakh
Why?
The correct answer is 2.5 lakh. CM Himanta Biswa Sarma has rolled out a scheme to provide one-time financial assistance of Rs 2.5 lakh each to all widows , whose husbands died due to COVID-19. The scheme is applicable if their annual family income is less than Rs 5 lakh. Under the new ‘ Chief Minister’s COVID-19 Widows Support Scheme’ , the CM handed over cheques to 176 eligible beneficiaries on 11 July 2021. Assam: Chief Minister - Himanta Biswa Sarma Governor - Jagdish Mukhi. Number of districts - 33. Lok Sabha seats - 14. Rajya Sabha seats - 7.
