Category: Assam Cabinet Decisions

The Assam Cabinet has approved enhanced Orunodoi assistance for flood-affected families: Sivasagar & Charaideo: ₹2,000 this month Other districts: ₹1,200 this month Under Orunodoi 3.0, financial assistance is transferred directly to women’s bank accounts, with the eldest woman of the household generally designated as the primary beneficiary. This strengthens women’s role in household financial decision-making … Continue reading Orunodoi: Enhanced Assistance for Flood-Hit Districts

The Assam State Cabinet has approved the Assam Trade Articles (Licensing and Control) (Amendment) Order, 2026. The amendment abolishes the requirement of a retail-selling licence for petroleum products, aimed at simplifying regulations and improving the ease of doing business in Assam. APSC Relevance: Ease of Doing Business; Petroleum Regulation; Assam Cabinet Decisions.

The Assam Cabinet has approved allotment of 1,174 bighas of land in Kamrup Metro and Nagaon to the Industries, Commerce & Public Enterprises Department for developing industrial estates and land banks. Additionally, around 27 bighas at Rangajan Gaon, Dhemaji, have been allotted to the Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Department for establishing a milk processing facility. … Continue reading Assam: Industrial Land Banks & Dairy Infrastructure

The Assam Cabinet has amended the Industrial and Investment Policy of Assam, 2019, recognising registered vehicle scrapping facilities as eligible industrial activities. This enables such facilities to receive fiscal incentives under the Assam Vehicle Scrappage Policy, 2022, encouraging organised vehicle recycling and supporting cleaner, safer and more sustainable transport. APSC Relevance: Industrial Policy; Vehicle Scrappage; … Continue reading Vehicle Scrapping Policy: Assam

The Assam Cabinet has approved a ₹300-crore project by Fermbox Bio Pvt. Ltd. at Tezpur to produce specialised enzymes. These enzymes will be used by Numaligarh Refinery Limited (NRL) for producing ethanol from bamboo, supporting Assam’s biofuel industry, bamboo economy and renewable-energy transition. APSC Relevance: Bamboo Economy; Biofuels; Ethanol Production.

The Assam Cabinet has approved 500 bighas of land at Rakhyasini Jungle Block, Goalpara, for an integrated renewable-energy project comprising 30 MW solar power and 25 MW/100 MWh Battery Energy Storage System (BESS). The project will combine solar generation with battery storage, enabling better management of intermittent renewable power and supporting a more reliable electricity … Continue reading Solar + Battery Storage Project: Goalpara

The Assam Cabinet has approved over ₹109 crore for infrastructure development at Gauhati University, aimed at strengthening facilities for higher education, teaching and research. The university also shared a significant association with Dr. Bhabendra Nath Saikia, one of Assam’s celebrated intellectuals, writers and filmmakers. He served as Secretary of the Coordination Committee for Production of … Continue reading Gauhati University: Infrastructure & Bhabendra Nath Saikia

The Assam Cabinet has approved continuation of subsidised Masur Dal and sugar through PDS shops at a combined price of ₹105 per kg, benefiting over 70 lakh families. Assam’s PDS has a distinctive cooperative-based supply network. GPSS (Gaon Panchayat Samabai Samity) function as village-level distribution hubs, while LAMPS (Large Scale Multipurpose Cooperative Societies) help serve … Continue reading Assam PDS: Subsidised Masur Dal & Sugar

The Assam Cabinet has approved an extension of the one-time window for determining the market value of tea-garden land for calculating stamp duty and registration fees on conveyance deeds. The measure provides an additional opportunity to determine tea-garden land values under the applicable framework and facilitates transactions involving tea-garden properties. APSC Relevance: Tea Industry; Land … Continue reading Tea Garden Land Valuation: Assam

The Assam Cabinet has approved a 1.1-km railway overbridge near Howrah Railway Station in Lanka, at an estimated cost of over ₹155 crore. The project will also include a bypass road connecting Kheroni Chariali in West Karbi Anglong with NH-27. It aims to reduce traffic congestion in Lanka town, improve connectivity and strengthen regional transport … Continue reading Lanka Railway Overbridge: Assam

The Assam Cabinet has approved an investment package of around ₹50,000 crore for capital-intensive projects across the State. Funding will be mobilised through State resources, NABARD borrowings and Central government schemes. The package focuses on primary healthcare, schools, Anganwadi centres, tea-garden worker housing, roads, power infrastructure and anti-flood embankments. It represents a major push towards … Continue reading ₹50,000-Crore Infrastructure Package for Assam

The Assam Cabinet has approved ₹600 crore for a proton beam therapy facility at Guwahati Medical College, aimed at expanding access to advanced cancer treatment. The proposed facility is expected to be the first proton beam therapy facility in India’s public healthcare system. Proton therapy enables more precise radiation delivery, potentially reducing radiation exposure to … Continue reading Proton Beam Therapy Facility in Assam

The Assam Cabinet has approved the allocation of more than 500 bighas of land for IIM Guwahati and 200 bighas for Azim Premji University at Palashbari. The move is aimed at strengthening Assam’s higher-education infrastructure and attracting reputed institutions to the State. Azim Premji University, established in 2010 and headquartered in Bengaluru, is a private … Continue reading IIM Guwahati & Azim Premji University Campus at Palashbari

The Assam Cabinet has approved the Assam Hydrocarbon Exploration, Production and Upstream Ecosystem Development Policy, 2026 to encourage fresh exploration of the State’s oil and mineral resources. The policy comes amid concerns over limited new discoveries and the high cost and uncertainty associated with exploration. The policy proposes incentives related to GST and land premiums … Continue reading Assam Hydrocarbon Exploration Policy, 2026

The Assam Cabinet has approved the renaming of the Mini Secretariat, Barak Valley, as the Assam Secretariat, Barak Valley, Silchar. Located at Srikona, the new Secretariat is intended to strengthen administrative coordination and governance in the Barak Valley. The Secretariat will accommodate 32 of the 59 government departments, including several major departments, bringing important administrative … Continue reading Assam Secretariat, Barak Valley renaming

The Assam Cabinet has approved the draft Assam Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Rules, 2026 to strengthen the implementation of the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015 and POCSO Rules, 2020. The rules provide clearer procedures for cases involving missing children and children in conflict with the law, including immediate … Continue reading Assam Juvenile Justice Rules, 2026

The Assam Cabinet has approved the Assam State Child Protection Policy, 2026, following directions from the Supreme Court and Gauhati High Court to establish a comprehensive framework for child protection in the state. The policy will prescribe safeguards and regulatory standards for recognised Child Care Institutions (CCIs), including appointment of Child Safeguard Officers, installation of … Continue reading Assam State Child Protection Policy, 2026

The Assam Cabinet has approved the proposal for the “Assam Private Coaching Institutions (Regulation and Protection of Students’ Mental Health) Bill, 2026.” Coaching institutions with 50 or more students will be required to register with the District Commissioner. The proposed framework seeks to ensure a safe, non-discriminatory and supportive environment for students, particularly those from … Continue reading Assam Coaching Institutions Regulation Bill, 2026

The Assam Cabinet has approved the release of ₹450 crore to the Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) as the first instalment of the State-Owned Priority Development (SOPD-G) fund for the 2026–27 financial year. The funding will support priority development projects in the Bodoland Territorial Region (BTR), strengthening infrastructure and development activities under the BTC. APSC Relevance: … Continue reading ₹450 Crore SOPD-G Fund for BTC

The Ass Cabinet has approved a budgetary provision of ₹118.58 crore for 2026–27 for implementing the Chief Minister’s Jibon Prerana scheme, aimed at supporting the state’s youth. The allocation will facilitate the implementation of the scheme as part of the government’s youth welfare and empowerment measures. APSC Relevance: Youth Welfare; Assam Government Schemes.

The Assam Cabinet has approved the draft lease deed between the Assam Industrial Development Corporation Ltd. (AIDC) and Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL) for developing a Taj Gateway hotel on the premises of the erstwhile HPCL facility at Jagiroad. The project aims to introduce modern hospitality infrastructure in the emerging industrial hub of Jagiroad, supporting … Continue reading Taj Gateway Hotel at Jagiroad

The Assam Cabinet has granted administrative sanction for ₹2,100 crore for land acquisition and development of the Aerotropolis Satellite City Project in Guwahati. The project is part of the state’s broader strategy to create new urban infrastructure and promote planned expansion around the Guwahati region. An aerotropolis is an urban development model centred on a … Continue reading Aerotropolis Satellite City Project in Guwahati

The Assam Cabinet has decided to expedite the flood damage assessment process to ensure that financial assistance reaches affected people within August. The move aims to accelerate relief and rehabilitation efforts in flood-hit areas through timely verification and disbursement of aid. The Cabinet has also approved financial assistance of ₹2–3 lakh for the repair of … Continue reading Assam Expedites Flood Damage Assessment

The Assam Cabinet has approved the notification of the Tharko Nalbari Proposed Reserve Forest in Goalpara district as a Reserve Forest, strengthening efforts to expand green cover and provide stronger legal protection to ecologically significant forest areas. The notification is expected to enhance biodiversity conservation, curb encroachment, and promote sustainable forest management through formal Reserve … Continue reading Tharko Nalbari Proposed Reserve Forest

The Assam Cabinet has approved the Assam Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Subordinate Service (Amendment) Rules, 2026 to regulate the recruitment and service conditions of Veterinary Field Assistants (VFAs). The amendments seek to strengthen the administrative framework governing the subordinate veterinary service. The revised rules aim to ensure transparent and merit-based recruitment while bringing greater uniformity … Continue reading Assam Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Subordinate Service (Amendment) Rules, 2026

The Assam Cabinet has approved amendments to the Assam Legal Metrology (Government Approved Test Centre) Rules, 2026, permitting self-certification by manufacturers and third-party certification of weighing and measuring instruments. The reform aims to simplify regulatory procedures and improve ease of doing business. The amendments are expected to reduce compliance requirements, expedite certification processes, and lessen … Continue reading Assam Legal Metrology (Government Approved Test Centre) Rules, 2026

The Assam Cabinet has approved the procurement mechanism for masoor dal and sugar for the period October 2026 to March 2027. Procurement will be carried out through the National Agricultural Cooperative Marketing Federation of India Ltd., which will float tenders and determine rates based on prevailing open market prices. The decision aims to ensure the … Continue reading Assam Approves Procurement of Masoor Dal and Sugar

The Assam Cabinet has approved mandatory registration of several categories of property-related documents, including agreements for sale, development agreements, property-related powers of attorney, short-term leases, equitable mortgages, sale certificates, bank guarantees, conveyance through merger and demerger, and partnerships involving immovable property. The decision aims to enhance transparency, strengthen legal certainty in property transactions, reduce disputes, … Continue reading Assam Makes Registration of Key Property Documents Mandatory

The Assam Cabinet has intensified flood relief operations by assigning ministers of all line departments to assess damage in affected areas and oversee remedial measures. The government will also distribute family ration kits to flood-affected households to help meet their essential daily needs. The government stated that all flood-affected villages and localities have been reached … Continue reading Assam Strengthens Flood Relief Measures

The Council of Ministers has approved the reconstitution of the Assam State Higher Education Council (ASHEC) to strengthen the institutional framework for higher education governance in the state. The reconstituted Council is expected to enhance policy planning, coordination, quality improvement, and the overall development of the higher education sector in Assam. APSC Relevance: Education; Governance.

The Assam Cabinet has approved the revalidation of administrative approval worth ₹474.25 crore for the construction of a four-lane flyover at Mission Chariali. The project aims to improve traffic flow, reduce congestion, and enhance road connectivity in Tezpur, contributing to better urban transport infrastructure and regional development. APSC Relevance: Infrastructure; Governance.

The Assam Cabinet has approved the permanent retention of posts created under the Assam Venture Educational Institution (Provincialisation of Services) Act, 2011, as amended in 2013. The decision ensures the continued existence of these sanctioned posts in provincialised educational institutions across the state. The move is aimed at strengthening educational manpower, ensuring administrative stability, and … Continue reading Assam Cabinet Approves Permanent Retention of Provincialised Education Posts

Assam Government will introduce a powerful amendment to Chapter XII of the Assam Land and Revenue Regulation to strengthen the protection of heritage sites and regulate land transactions. Introduced through the 2024 Amendment, Chapter XII empowers the government to notify Heritage Belts and Blocks around religious and cultural sites over 250 years old. Within a … Continue reading Heritage Belt and Block

Assam Cabinet has approved a partial relaxation of the austerity measures announced earlier by withdrawing restrictions on official foreign visits by ministers and government officials. The decision is intended to facilitate international engagements, investment promotion, capacity building, and official cooperation where overseas visits are considered necessary. Other austerity measures will continue to remain in force … Continue reading Relaxation of Austerity Measures

Assam Cabinet has approved the introduction of seven Bills during the Budget Session of the State Assembly. Key proposals include legislation to promote MSMEs, establish a single-window clearance system for industries in industrial estates, and reduce bureaucratic red-tapism to improve the ease of doing business. The Cabinet also approved the introduction of the Guwahati Satellite … Continue reading Assam Budget Session Bills, 2026

Assam has approved the lease of 33 bighas of land to Amul for establishing a bulk milk cooler/chilling centre at Biswanath Chariali. This will be AMUL's second facility in Assam, after its existing unit at Rani, strengthening the state's dairy infrastructure. The project is expected to improve milk procurement, cold-chain facilities, and market access for … Continue reading AMUL Milk Chilling Centre

Assam has renamed the Assam Legislative Assembly's television channel from ALA TV to Assam Bidhan Sabha TV to strengthen public outreach and awareness of legislative proceedings.The initiative aims to enhance transparency and citizen engagement by improving public access to Assembly debates and proceedings.The channel will be developed on the lines of Lok Sabha TV and … Continue reading Assam Bidhan Sabha TV

The Assam Cabinet has approved the creation of a State Capital Region in Dibrugarh and the formation of the State Capital Region Development Authority, Dibrugarh (SCRDA-D) to guide the planned development of the state's second capital. The proposed State Capital Region will encompass areas within a 20-km radius of the Dibrugarh Capital Complex. SCRDA-D will … Continue reading State Capital Region Development Authority (SCRDA-D)

The first session of the 16th Assam Legislative Assembly commenced with four scheduled working days. Newly elected members were administered oath during the inaugural sitting. Proceedings began with the Governor’s orders under Article 180(1) of the Constitution regarding appointment of a member to perform the duties of the Speaker, and under Article 188 regarding administration … Continue reading 16th Assam Legislative Assembly – Inaugural Session

The Assam Cabinet approved the Assam State Data Policy (ASDP) 2026 to establish a comprehensive framework for data governance and digital administration in the state. The policy proposes creation of a nodal agency called the Centre for Data Management to develop a unified statewide data repository for analytics and artificial intelligence applications. It also mandates … Continue reading Assam State Data Policy 2026 – Framework for Digital Governance

The Assam cabinet approved formation of a task force to prepare a roadmap for providing two lakh government jobs over the next five years. The committee has been directed to submit its report within three months with recommendations on department-wise recruitment planning and large-scale employment generation. The proposed roadmap will focus on recruitment strategies, administrative … Continue reading Assam Government Job Task Force – Employment Roadmap

The Assam cabinet approved introduction of the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) Bill during the upcoming Assembly session. The government clarified that tribal communities and residents of hill areas would remain outside the scope of the proposed law to protect traditional customs and social practices. According to the proposed framework, the UCC may include provisions relating … Continue reading Uniform Civil Code (UCC) – Proposed Bill in Assam