The Assam Cabinet, under Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, convened on August 07, 2025, and approved significant initiatives to boost education, investment, and development. Read on for the latest updates!
Key Decisions
- Celebrating Year of Books:
- Cabinet approved programs as part of the “Year of Books” celebration.
- Financial support of ₹25,000 each for 1,000 young writers.
- One-time grant of ₹1,000 each to State employees for book purchases.
- Government will publish a book on Late Dr. Bhupen Hazarika and distribute it to emulate personalities and institutions across the state.
- Boost to Investment:
- Customized incentives under IPA 2019 for 4 companies.
- Approved combined investment of ₹1,843cr in various sectors, employing 850 direct employees.
- Reorganization of Development Blocks in BTR:
- New development blocks created in Kokrajhar, Chirang, Baksa, Tamulpur, and Udalguri districts.
- Baksa district, taking total development blocks in BTR to 23.
Key Takeaways
The decisions reflect Assam Government’s focus on:
- Strengthening literary culture and honoring Assamese icons.
- Creating a business-friendly environment to attract large-scale investments.
- Ensuring better administrative efficiency in BTR through block reorganisation.
