Guwahati June 22(UNI) Assam cabinet on Sunday approved Shradhanjali scheme which will ensure facilitation of easy, lawful and coordinated transportation of dead bodies who are of the domicile of the state of Assam from other states to Assam.

The Policy will be implemented from 1st October, 2025. The scheme will be applicable primarily for youth engaged in low paying jobs outside the state, along with those who have died in special circumstances, such as murder and accidents.

Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said this on Sunday while addressing a press conference after the cabinet meeting on Sunday. He, however, said that the scheme will not include cases of death during medical treatments outside the state.

"The Special Branch ( SB) of Assam Police will be the Nodal Agency, wherein a DIG level officer will remain the Nodal Officer to ensure that bodies of residents of Assam are brought back with respect," he said adding that the family members will inform through local administration, police, or by dialing 112.

Moreover, he said, a social media ID will be created dedicatedly for the purpose.

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