Cabinet Decisions
Cabinet Decision on 12 April, 2025 (2)
- Taking Governance closer to the people To ensure effective governance and better service delivery to citizens, Cabinet has approved operationalisation of 10 more Co-districts by 15 August 2025 - Boko-Chaygaon - Palasbari - Barchalla - Rangapara - Makum - Teok - Mariani - Dholai - Digboi - Dudhnoi - Towards Quality Cancer Care ► Under the Assam Cancer Care Foundation (ACCF), 16 State-of-the-art Cancer Care centres are coming up in various parts of the State, 9 of which have already been completed ► To carry forward the work on other 7 centres, Cabinet has approved financial sanction of ₹250cr towards ACCF - Kickstarting Assam Dairy Development Plan - To operationalise the 4 Milk Processing units in Bokakhat, Dibrugarh, Jorhat and Bajali, Cabinet has approved...
Cabinet Decision on 12 April, 2025
Celebration Bhupen Da's 100th Birth Anniversary To celebrate the life and times of Bharat Ratna Bhupen Hazarika, Cabinet has approved commemoration of his 100th birth anniversary through a year-long celebration from 8 September 2025- 8 September 2026 ► A 50-member Centenary Celebration Committee headed by Chief Minister of Assam along with other distinguished personalities will be set up. Chief Ministers of all other 7 North East States will also be invited to be a part of the committee ► Commemorative events will be held in Guwahati, Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata and Arunachal Pradesh - One important institution will be renamed after the legendary personality - The Cabinet resolved to invite Hon'ble Prime Minister for the inaugural ceremony on 8th September, 2025 and...
Cabinet Decision on 4 April, 2025
• A Boost for Virasat and Vikas: Promoting Assamese and Other Languages ► Starting from the 1st day of Bohag, the State Cabinet has approved the proposal that all Government Orders and Office Memorandums shall be issued in both Assamese and English. ► However, in Barak Valley, Bengali will also be used alongside English and Assamese; and in BTR (Bodoland Territorial Region), Bodo will be used in addition to English and Assamese. ► This decision is in consonance with the recommendations of the Justice Biplab Sarma Committee. ► Initially, departments have been advised to use the Bhashini App for assisting in translations.
Cabinet Decision on 4 April, 2025
• Involving local communities in Flood Mitigation ► To bring a whole-of-government approach to flood monitoring and mitigation activities, the State Cabinet has approved the constitution of Local Embankment Monitoring and Flood Preparedness Committees. ► These committees shall be formed at the District/Co-District and Embankment levels. ► The committees will comprise officials from the Water Resources Department and 10-15 pro bono volunteers. The volunteers shall be provided with appropriate gear such as raincoats, gum boots, and torchlights. ►The committees will coordinate with local authorities and regularly inspect the health of embankments.
Cabinet Decision on 4 April, 2025 (2)
• Strengthening Nari Shakti: New Working Women's Hostel in Jagiroad - A state-of-the-art hostel to accommodate 1,000 working women shall be constructed at an approximate cost of ₹142 crore * Securing the Interests of Chai Samuday - A Management Committee shall be constituted for the maintenance and proper functioning of the "Mahaprabhu Jagannath Community Hall cum Skill Centre," which is being constructed across 500 tea gardens at a cost of ₹750 crore. The Hon'ble MLA and other stakeholders will constitute this committee. - These halls and skill centres play a vital role in skilling the youth and facilitating various community events. * Bihu Gift for State Government Employees - The State Cabinet has approved the enhancement of Dearness Allowance /Dearness Relief...
Cabinet Decision on 4 April, 2025 (1)
* Protecting the rights of the Koch Rajbingshi Community - Given the integral role of the Koch Rajbingshi community in Assam's heritage, the State Cabinet has directed the withdrawal of 28,000 cases pending against members of the community in Foreigners Tribunals * Boost to Universal Healthcare - Free Medicines - The State Cabinet has approved the sanction of ₹190 crore under the scheme "State Government Budget for Free Drugs Services" - This will significantly reduce out-of-pocket healthcare expenses for the public • New Policy to Combat Human Trafficking and End Witch-Hunting - The Women and Child Development Department will be the nodal agency for this policy. Its aim is to prevent and combat related crimes and to protect and assist victims * Mitigating...