Citizens, business owners, and large corporations are contributing to the Chief Minister's Relief Fund to support families affected by the ongoing floods in Assam. These financial donations are intended to assist the state government in its rehabilitation efforts for those impacted by the disaster.
Several notable donations have been made to support the relief work. Shri Ranjan Dutta from Dibrugarh contributed ₹15,11,111, while Shri Jaiprakash Beriwal of Apex Hospital and Shri Rajen Lohia each donated ₹5,00,000. Additionally, Shri Ishwar Prasanna Bordoloi from Jorhat gave ₹50,000, and the wife of MLA Shri Chakradhar Gogoi also provided a contribution.
These funds are being directed to the Chief Minister's Relief Fund to aid flood-affected households. As of August 3, 2026, severe flooding in Assam has affected approximately 1.35 lakh people across five districts, resulting in 85 fatalities. The state government has launched an interim relief package of nearly ₹160 crore. This includes a direct transfer of ₹15,000 to the bank accounts of about 75,000 eligible families in Sivasagar, Charaideo, Jorhat, and Golaghat.
The government is also providing grants for schools and Anganwadi centres, along with electricity bill waivers and book grants for students, as reported by aninews.in. Major corporate leaders have also provided significant financial assistance. Gautam Adani of the Adani Group donated ₹11 crore, and Sajjan Jindal of JSW Group contributed ₹5 crore to the relief efforts. Chief Minister Dr. Himanta Sarma stated that these contributions are essential for rebuilding homes and assisting communities.
Furthermore, the state is providing ₹9 lakh as ex-gratia compensation to the families of flood victims through a combination of state and central funds.