Union Budget 2026-27 to Boost Assam’s Fiscal Space, Jobs
The Union Budget 2026-27 is set to significantly enhance Assam’s fiscal capacity, employment prospects, and skill development, focusing on future-ready sectors.
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Assam Government Initiates State-Wide Vacancy Mapping for 2 Lakh Jobs
The Assam Government has launched a comprehensive exercise to map vacancies across all departments, aiming to fill 2 lakh government jobs over the next five years. Departments must submit data by June 17, 2026.
Assam Welfare Schemes to Resume August 1 After Budget Passage
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced that government welfare and development schemes will resume disbursing benefits from August 1, 2026, following the passage of the full state budget in the upcoming July Assembly session.
Assam CM Unveils Five-Year Plan: Rs 450 Daily Wage for Tea Workers
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced a five-year economic vision, pledging to raise daily wages for tea garden workers to Rs 450 and boost entrepreneurship.
EU’s ‘Blue Valleys’ Initiative Launches in Assam for NE India Growth
A high-level ‘Team Europe’ delegation from the European Union will visit Assam on June 8-9, 2026, to launch the ‘Blue Valleys’ initiative, fostering industrial collaboration and sustainable value chains in India’s North-Eastern States.
Aadhaar, Linked Bank Accounts Mandatory for Assam Student Schemes
The Assam Higher Education Department has made Aadhaar numbers and Aadhaar-linked bank accounts mandatory for students to avail benefits under various government welfare schemes, including the Fee Waiver Scheme and Mukhya Mantri Nijut Moina/Babu Aasoni. Universities and colleges are directed to ensure accurate Aadhaar details are uploaded and updated on the SAMARTH portal.
Assam Cabinet Approves Second Capital Region in Dibrugarh
The Assam Cabinet has approved the establishment of a second State Capital Region in Dibrugarh with a ₹500 crore budget and a new development authority.
Assam Skill University’s Main Campus to Open in June 2026
The main campus of the Asian Development Bank-supported Assam Skill University Project is set to commence operations in June 2026, aiming to boost skills education and employability in the state.
Assam Cabinet Hikes DA to 60% for Employees, Pensioners
The Assam Cabinet approved a two-percentage-point increase in Dearness Allowance (DA) for state government employees and Dearness Relief (DR) for pensioners, raising it from 58% to 60% of basic pay, effective with June 2026 salaries.
Assam Cabinet Clears Promotion Pathway for Grade-IV School Staff
The Assam Cabinet has approved a new policy enabling Grade-IV employees in government schools to be promoted to Grade-III posts, establishing a clear career advancement framework.