Cabinet Decisions
Cabinet Decision on 19 November, 2024 (5)
■ Ensuring Planned Urbanisation ► To continue with the urban reform initiatives of the State, and to achieve planned urban development through Building Construction activities as per norms, Cabinet has approved the amendment of the Assam Unified Building Construction (Regulation) Byelaws, 2022 ► The amendment will bring about a transformation in the land use, transportation and land value capturing mechanism of urban areas to develop sustainable, healthy, liveable and efficient cities ► Some of the key amendments include Enhanced FAR for encouraging vertical growth, Provision for Hazard Map, Reduction in visitor parking and Enhancement of Landscaped area in Building to promote groundwater percolation & recharge, Encouragement of construction of Energy efficient...
Cabinet Decision on 19 November, 2024 (4)
■ ASSAC is State Nodal Agency for Remote Sensing ► To effectively utilise space inputs in various developmental projects in the state, Cabinet has accorded approval to designate Assam State Space Application Centre (ASSAC) as State Nodal Agency for policy support pertaining to Remote Sensing, GIS, GPS, UAV / DRONE survey in the State ► Cabinet has also approved Inclusion of ASSAC under PM Gati Shakti driven program for data-sharing, standards for data quality and policy framework of geospatial data in the State ► With this new setup as State Nodal Agency, ASSAC will be in a better position to liaise with stakeholders of State Govt, ISRO, DOS, NESAC in the area of scientific and techno managerial activities ► ASSAC will be able to provide advanced space technology...
Cabinet Decision on 19 November, 2024 (3)
■ Amendment to State GST Act ► To augment revenue, facilitate the taxpayers and to promote ease of doing business, Cabinet has approved the Assam Goods and Services Tax (Amendment) Ordinance, 2024 ► This ordinance will allow amendment of certain clauses in the Assam Goods and Services Tax, 2017 in order to suitably modify and incorporate the required changes in the act to keep parity with the changes incorporated in the Central Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017 wherever applicable
Cabinet Decision on 19 November, 2024 (2)
■ Fillip to Agro Forestry ► To achieve the State Govt's plan to increase forest cover and accelerate the adoption of agroforestry as a significant component of the agricultural ecosystem, Cabinet has accorded approval to the Assam Agroforestry Policy, 2024 ► This decision will ensure a dedicated state policy on agriculture, mitigate the adverse effects of climate change, increase the area under Trees Outside Forest (TOF), boost rural economy & farmers income
Cabinet Decision on 19 November, 2024 (1)
■ Karimganj is now Sribhumi district ► To give the existing Karimganj district a distinct identity which justifies its rich cultural heritage, Cabinet has approved renaming Karimganj as Sribhumi district Attracting Investments to Assam ► In order to build upon the growth momentum in the State and attract investments and infrastructure development in Assam, Cabinet has approved holding of the Assam Investment and Infrastructure Summit, 2025 on 24 & 25 February ► The Summit will be graced by Hon'ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi ■ Bringing Parity in Electoral Rolls ► To facilitate preparation of Electoral Roll for the Panchayat Election on the basis of Electoral Roll of the Assam Legislative Assembly prepared under the provision of the Representation of...
Cabinet Decision on 27 October, 2024 (4)
■ Moving towards a Green Energy Regime ► Cabinet has approved the Memorandum of Understanding between M/s Reliance Bio-Energy Limited and Govt. of Assam for promoting Compressed Biogas Sector in the State ► As per the understanding, a network of integrated compressed bio-gas infrastructure will be established in the State. This initiative will ensure ➧Reduction of pollution created by fossil fuels without endangering food security ➧Significant employment and income for the farmers, by developing Biovalue chain ecosystem