NEW DELHI: The Assam government has announced two days of ‘special casual leave’ in November for its employees, allowing them to spend time with their parents and parents-in-law, according to an official notification.
The leave, granted under the ‘Matri Pitri Vandana’ scheme, can be availed on November 14 and 15 by applying through a dedicated portal in line with the prescribed guidelines.
Chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma had first announced the scheme in his inaugural Independence Day speech after taking office in 2021.
“The Governor of Assam is pleased to allow the State Government employees to avail Special Casual Leave under Matri Pitri Vandana Scheme on 14th November, 2025 (Friday) and 15th November, 2025 (Saturday),” the notification said.
It further stated that the leave can be combined with November 16 (Sunday) under the scheme.
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