The Chief Minister addressed the press, unveiling several key decisions taken by the government.
Digital Desk: Following the cabinet meeting, the chief minister of Assam Himanta Biswa Sarma addressed the press, announcing multiple key decisions taken by the government.
Industrial and Infrastructure Development
The Cabinet members expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for approving construction of a 12.07 metric ton Urea and Ammonia production facility at Namrup Fertilizer Plant.
The Prime Minister plans to officially open the plant during September or October this year.
Reservation and Citizenship for Moran Community
The Government through its Cabinet authority made the decision to provide Permanent Resident Certificates (PRC) to the Moran community settled in Arunachal Pradesh.
People of the Moran community who reside in Arunachal Pradesh can now benefit from reservation-related opportunities in Assam regarding job positions and educational benefits.
Employment Reforms
Workers of National Health Mission (NHM) are now free from age restrictions regarding their continued employment.
State government recruitment exams will be accessible to those eligible candidates.
The government has decided to increase the upper age limit for certain categories.
Education and Administration
The land of any abandoned government school will be transferred from Education Department to District Commissioner management.
The position of Head Teacher post will be created at primary schools when these schools reach student enrollment of fifty or more.
New Administrative and Developmental Decisions
The Jonai Assembly Constituency will receive the newly created development block known as "Chimen CC Tangli Development Block."
The approval of amendments has taken effect for Moran Council as well as Motok Council and Kamatapur Council.
A new Cabinet office, Speaker’s residence, and MLA hostel will be built in Dibrugarh this year.
Extended Business Hours
Guwahati ,Dibrugarh, and Silchar will keep their markets and shops along with commercial businesses operational day and night.
Within municipal areas, all market closures during the week will permanently cease to exist.
Organizations need to carry out incremental hiring of workers according to agreed schedules to support extended operating periods.
Rural area business establishments may stay operational until 11 PM.
Other districts have set their urban market operation hours up to 2 AM.
Wine shops operating in Guwahati will be open till 2 AM while in Silchar and Dibrugarh it will close their doors at 12 AM. Other areas must maintain current regulations.
2 AM in Guwahati
12 AM in Dibrugarh and Silchar
Additional districts will implement their current regulations while another local authority follows the new operating hours.
Transport and Road Infrastructure
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari has announced ₹3 lakh crore toward developing Assam's national highways and bridges and tunnels to to match American standards.
The Chief Minister declared that fighter jets and helicopters will soon be able to land on Assam's highways.
The government has scheduled the building of a river tunnel within the state boundaries.
Budget and Development Council Restrictions
The authorities in charge of development councils have been restricted from spending funds exceeding their approved budget.
Tea Garden Road Construction
The construction of tea garden roads in Assam received budget approval amounting to ₹262 crore.
Commemoration of Former CM Golap Borbora
The birth centenary of Golap Borbora, Assam’s first non-Congress Chief Minister, will be celebrated for an entire year, starting 29th August.
A state organization has been chosen to honor him.
Conservation and Heritage Protection
Two forest areas in Kamrup and Bongaigaon will be declared protected forests.
A commission will study the artificial flooding at Rang Ghar to take the required protective steps.
The government demonstrates dedication to industrial development together with employment reforms and business expansion while protecting heritage sites and improving the infrastructure of Assam.
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