Assam Declares Paid Holiday for Tea Workers on Karam Puja 2026
The Assam government has announced a paid holiday for all tea plantation and factory workers on September 22, 2026, for Karam Puja, impacting hundreds of thousands of workers.
The Assam government has announced a paid holiday for all tea plantation and factory workers on September 22, 2026, for Karam Puja, impacting hundreds of thousands of workers.
Assam Education Minister Dr. Ranoj Pegu announced a major drive to appoint 70,000-80,000 teachers, aiming to address significant vacancies across government schools.
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced on September 7, 2026, reforms to streamline government promotion procedures, reducing the qualifying service period from four to three years. The state also unveiled a new Green Cess Policy and expanded its Khel Maharan sports initiative.
The Assam cabinet has approved the recruitment for nearly 10,000 government posts in Grade one and Grade two, reserving two percent for ex-servicemen to enhance work culture.
The Assam government has introduced special provisions for job opportunities for the next of kin of martyred soldiers, offering consideration for positions in B, C, and D categories.
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma inaugurated PepsiCo India’s new potato chips plant in Nalbari, a major INR 778 crore investment expected to create 700 jobs directly and indirectly. The state aims to generate 100,000 youth jobs from over INR 5 trillion in attracted investments.
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced significant progress towards the state’s two lakh government jobs target, with 1.3 lakh posts ready for recruitment and 65,000 more expected from promotions and retirements.
The Assam government has introduced a daily penalty of Rs 250 on officials responsible for unjustified delays in processing pensions for retired employees, aiming to ensure timely disbursal and financial security.
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has announced the launch of a fully automated, technology-driven transfer system for state government employees to enhance transparency and curb political interference.
The Assam government plans to announce fresh job appointments in 2027, following a preparatory phase in 2026 to clear pending promotions and identify new vacancies. Major recruitment is expected in ADRE 3.0, teacher, and health sectors.