Cabinet Decisions
Cabinet Decision taken on 18th of May 2022 (6)
1. For Food Security ----- i) Assam State Food Security Rules, 2022 to be framed as per provisions of National Food Security Act, 2013 > Benefits a) Setting up of ‘Internal Grievance Redressal Mechanism’ . b) State Govt to be empowered to constitute a State Food Commission (SFC) with headquarters at Guwahati . c) Social Audit on functioning of Fair Price Shops under Targeted Public Distribution System (TPDS) . d) Formation of Vigilance & Monitoring Committees at 4 levels- State level, District level, Block level & FPS lavel.
Cabinet Decision taken on 18th of May 2022 (5)
1. Meeting Power Demand ----- i) Approval to procurement of 495 MW from 3 x 660 MW coal-based power plant at Ghatampur, Uttar Pradesh from Neyveli Uttar Pradesh Power Limited from March 2023 at the rate of ₹4.52 per unit ---> a) Will ensure energy security in the coming years and enhance reliability of power. b) A big step towards ensuring 24x7 power supply.
Cabinet Decision taken on 18th of May 2022 (4)
1. Boost to Forensic Science ----- i) In principle approval to establishment of Assam Campus of National Forensic Science University (NFSU) . ii) Transit campus to be established at GMCH till construction of permanent NFSU Assam campus . > Benefits --- a) Contribute to capacity building in Forensic Science b) Create a pool of skilled Forensic experts
Cabinet Decision taken on 18th of May 2022 (3)
Boosting Dairy Sector ------- i) Formation of a Joint Venture company between Govt of Assam and National Dairy Development Board (NDDB) approved , ii) The JV company will be formed in line with the MoU signed on 7 January 2022 and with 50:50 share between GoA and NDDB as well as an initial share capital of ₹5 crore , iii) Objectives -- Implement a comprehensive Assam Dairy Development Plan (ADDP) to achieve the target of handling 10 lakh litres per day (LLPD) of milk within a span of 7 years through cluster unions – ADDP to be implemented through Cluster Cooperative Unions and shall be selling milk and milk products under a common brand name . -- Set up modern dairy plants at 6 locations across She state with total capacity to handle 10 LLPD of milk . -- Strengthen...
Cabinet Decision taken on 18th of May 2022 (2)
1. Ensuring Promotion ----- i) One-time relaxation of educational qualification for Stenographers of Grade III & II for promotion to the post of Stenographers of Grade II & I of Assam Secretariat , ii) Will ensure promotion benefits for eligible Stenographers, especially 14 Stenographers who have already completed more than 25 years continuous service and will retire in the next 1-3 years without any promotion during their entire service tenure.
Cabinet Decision taken on 18th of May 2022 (1)
Emergency Guwahati-Silchar flight ------- i) To mitigate with communication crisis due to floods and landslides in Dima Hasao and Barak Valley, emergency flight service to be introduced between Silchar and Guwahati at a subsidised rate of ₹4,000 , ii) Assam Tourism Development Corporation (ATDC) to sign MoU with Fly Big Airlines in this regard , iii) Tickets to be available at special counters at DC Office, Cachar and ATDC’s head office at Paltan Bazar, Guwahati , iv) For booking, contact -- 8135902973/ 8638023921 , v) Pay online through UPI to 8135902973