<h1>Assam Approves Rs 2.63 Lakh Crore Budget: Cash Incentives, Tax Exemptions, No New Taxes, and Reduced Electricity Rates</h1> The Assam assembly approved a Rs 2.63 lakh crore budget for the 2025-26 fiscal year. The budget, presented by the Finance Minister, includes cash incentives for youths and tea garden workers, tax exemptions for salaried individuals, and no new taxes for the general public. It features a Rs 620.27 crore deficit and extends a tax holiday for green tea leaves. Key initiatives include a one-time Rs 5,000 cash benefit for 6.8 lakh garden workers and the 'Chief Minister's Jibon Prerana' scheme, offering Rs 2,500 monthly support to recent graduates. Additionally, electricity rates will be reduced for certain consumers.