In May 2025, Which of the following statements is correct about Assam’s new “Eti Koli Duti Paat” welfare scheme announced in 2025? The scheme announced during 200 years of Assam Tea celebration by CM Himanta Biswa Sarma. Provides one-time cash assistance of ₹5,000 to each permanent and temporary tea garden worker in Assam. Dibrugarh Airport has been renamed as part of same event held in 2025.

The correct answer is All 1, 2 and 3 In News Assam govt announced the “Eti Koli Duti Paat” scheme and also approved renaming of Dibrugarh Airport during tea bicentenary celebrations. Key Points Statement 1 correct – Scheme launched during the celebrations of 200 years of Assam Tea industry. Statement 2 correct – Under this scheme, the Government of Assam will provide onetime assistance of Rs.5000 to each permanent and temporary worker of the tea gardens in Assam Statement 3 correct – He also approved the decision to rename Dibrugarh airport in Dibrugarh, Assam, after Bhupen Hazarika, the legendary singer and cultural icon of Assam, to mark his 100th birth anniversary. Covers lakhs of tea estate workers in Assam, majority from tribal and marginal sections. Part of Assam’s recognition of 700 million kg annual tea production, half of India’s total. Support to workers fosters economic relief and cultural pride in iconic industry. Move also strengthens Assam’s brand identity in global tea markets. Airport renaming demonstrates symbolic outreach to honour tea heritage or personalities. Additional Information Assam Tea – discovered 1823, key industry with global fame. Major producing districts include Dibrugarh, Sivasagar, Tinsukia, Jorhat. Tea workers welfare central to Assam politics and economy. Dibrugarh Airport is one of oldest in NE India, strategic civil-military importance. Assam Capital - Dispur CM - Himanta Biswa Sarma