Category: Assam Cabinet Decisions

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