The Assam Government has announced that it will extend its support and will bear the entire expense for the treatment of Rishav Dutta, a student of Class XI who has been suffering from a chronic disease.

The state government has announced to bear the cost of treatment for Rishav after Pratidin Time seeks help for him from the people of Assam through the Abhimat programme telecasted on Saturday.

State Finance Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has announced to extend its help for Rishav who needs Rs. 35-55 lakhs for a bone-marrow transplant.