Guwahati, Apr 8: The Assam government has sanctioned Rs 1.5 lakh each for 3,000 Bihu committees across the state as part of its annual financial assistance initiative, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced on Monday.

Speaking to reporters in New Delhi, the Chief Minister said the funds have been approved by the Finance Department and will be disbursed within the next two to three days.

“Today, we have sanctioned Rs 1.5 lakh for Bihu committees from the Finance Department. The committees will receive the funds within the next two to three days,” Sarma said.

However, he clarified that new applications will not be accepted this year due to the enforcement of the Model Code of Conduct ahead of the upcoming panchayat elections.

“Because of the Model Code of Conduct in place for the panchayat elections, we cannot accept any new applications. Only the 3,000 committees that have received support in previous years will be eligible,” the Chief Minister added.