4th April 2025
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
The State Cabinet has approved the sanction of 190 crore under the scheme “State Government Budget for Free Drugs Services”
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
The State Cabinet has approved the establishment of the Assam Climate Centre for Cities (SC-3) to augment climate action activities in urban areas and to suggest and implement policy interventions
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.
The State Cabinet has approved the enhancement of Dearness Allowance /Dearness Relief for all State Government Employees and Pensioners from 53% to 55% of the basic pay/pension, effective from 01/01/2025
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.
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.
12th April 2025
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
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
To operationalise the 4 Milk Processing units in Bokakhat, Dibrugarh, Jorhat and Bajali, Cabinet has approved handing over these infrastructures under Dairy Development Dept to North East Dairy and Foods Limited (NEDFL), a JV of Govt of India and Govt of Assam
