Assam Govt Sets Up 24×7 Helpline for Students Amid India-Pakistan Tensions

Assam Govt Sets Up 24×7 Helpline for Students Amid India-Pakistan Tensions

Assam Govt Sets Up 24×7 Helpline for Students Amid India-Pakistan Tensions

Why in News?

  • In response to the escalating conflict between India and Pakistan, the Assam government has launched a 24×7 student helpline and appointed dedicated officials to assist students from Assam studying across India.

Important Key Points:

  • Announcement Date: May 10, 2025

  • Issued By: Office of the Resident Commissioner, Assam Bhawan, New Delhi

  • Purpose: To provide support and emergency assistance to Assamese students studying outside Assam amid national tensions

  • Contact Persons & Numbers:

    • Ranadip Kumar Dam, ACS: 9874355305

    • Vinod Kalita, House Manager: 8920570507

    • Emergency Helpline (24×7): 011-23010298, 26877111

  • Additional Measures:

    • Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma appealed for cancellation of all remaining Bihu functions scheduled from May 10 onwards due to security concerns.

Source: SA

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