The Assam State Rural Livelihoods Mission (ASRLM) has called for Expressions of Interest from agencies to implement DDU-GKY 2.0 projects, focusing on skill development and employment generation for rural youth by June 26, 2026.
The Directorate of Higher Education, Government of Assam, has published the first regulations, ordinances, and statutes for new universities like JB University, Bongaigaon University, and Gurucharan University. These documents outline their functioning and are crucial for their operationalisation.
The Assam government has launched “Mission 2 Lakh Govt Jobs” to create 200,000 government jobs over the next five years, with a high-level task force operationalised to prepare a detailed roadmap.
Assam’s Higher Education Department has amended rules for college principal recruitment, clarifying eligibility for further terms and re-appointment in provincialised colleges, effective October 30, 2025.
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to providing two lakh government jobs and outlined a five-year vision for entrepreneurship and women-led economic growth.
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced that the state Cabinet expansion is likely to take place only after June 3, 2026, due to Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya’s official engagements.
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced on May 14, 2026, that over 60% of Advantage Assam 2.0 investment proposals are in advanced stages, with some already operational, aiming to boost industrial growth and employment.
The Assam Cabinet has approved the Assam State Data Policy (ASDP) 2026 and established a Centre for Data Management (CDM) to create a unified data repository for analytics and AI, aiming to modernise governance and improve citizen services.
The Commissionerate of Labour, Assam, has issued a notice for document verification for candidates provisionally selected through the State Level Recruitment Commission (SLRC) for various posts. This is part of the state government’s ongoing job creation drive.
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has reiterated the government’s commitment to creating two lakh jobs and fostering a generation of entrepreneurs, with a strong focus on rural development and empowering women economically.