The Assam Cabinet has approved new Industrial Relations and Social Security Rules, aligning with central labour codes, and will create a dedicated Youth Empowerment and Welfare Department.
The Assam cabinet has approved new rules for private coaching institutes, mandating registration for those with over 50 students, requiring dedicated counsellors, and prohibiting practices that negatively impact student mental health.
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has advised state government employees to prioritize family time by leaving offices by 5 PM, aiming to foster a healthier work-life balance.
The Assam Cabinet approved and disbursed a one-time book allowance of ₹1,000 to all state government employees in November 2025, as part of the ‘Year of Books 2025’ celebration.
The Assam government is set to introduce a new domicile policy within two months, making only those born in the state eligible for government jobs to prioritize indigenous residents.
The 64th Battalion of Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB), Barama, concluded a Basic Tailoring Training Programme, equipping 36 border women with skills for self-employment and economic independence.
The Assam Cabinet has approved the Assam State Child Protection Policy, 2026, and new Juvenile Justice Rules, aiming to strengthen child protection mechanisms and ensure effective implementation of relevant acts in the state.
The Assam Cabinet has approved the Assam Private Coaching Institutes (Control and Student Mental Health Safeguard) Rules, 2026, mandating registration for institutes with 50+ students and focusing on student mental health.
The Assam Cabinet has approved the Assam Industrial Relations Rules, 2026, and the Assam Social Security Rules, 2026, to modernise the state’s labour framework and align with central codes.
The Assam Cabinet has approved the operationalisation of eight new co-districts and renamed the Mini Secretariat, Barak Valley, as the Assam Secretariat, Barak Valley, Silchar, to boost administrative efficiency and service delivery.