The Assam Government has allowed eligible State Government employees who could not earlier use Special Casual Leave under the Matri Pitri Vandana Scheme because of the 2026 Budget Session to avail the leave on August 29 and August 31, 2026.

The decision provides an additional opportunity to employees to spend time with their parents and reflects the State’s emphasis on family values and employee welfare.

Matri Pitri Vandana Scheme

The scheme is an Assam Government initiative that provides eligible employees with Special Casual Leave to spend time with their parents or parents-in-law.

• The leave is intended to encourage employees to maintain family bonds and responsibilities towards elderly parents.
• Eligible employees must apply through the designated Matri Pitri Vandana portal.
• Applications are processed according to the prescribed Standard Operating Procedure.
• The latest relaxation was issued following a representation from the Sadou Asom Karmachari Parishad.

Latest decision

• Employees who missed the earlier leave opportunity because of the Budget Session, 2026 can now use the leave on August 29 and August 31.
• The leave can be combined with August 30, a Sunday, and September 1, a government holiday, allowing eligible employees to obtain an extended period with their families.
• Employees have been directed to apply through the Matri Pitri Vandana portal according to the prescribed procedure.

Exam Hook – Prelims

The Matri Pitri Vandana Scheme of Assam is primarily associated with which of the following?

A. Financial assistance to elderly parents
B. Special leave for eligible government employees to spend time with parents
C. Pension support for senior citizens
D. Health insurance for government employees

Answer: B.