Guwahati, April 4 -- Assam Minister Piyush Hazarika on Saturday promised to provide around 2.5 lakh government jobs to the youth of the state if Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma is voted to power again in the upcoming assembly elections.

Addressing a press conference in Guwahati, Hazarika highlighted the government's earlier achievements, including providing financial assistance of Rs 2 lakh to 1 lakh youth under the Mukhyamantri Atmanirbhar Scheme, adding that the scheme's coverage and benefits are being expanded, with the government now targeting 10 lakh youth and increasing the amount from Rs 2 lakh to Rs 5 lakh.

"If we come to power again, we will give 2-2.5 lakh government jobs... We have been able to provide Rs 2 lakh to 1 lakh ...