Assam Unveils AI Roadmap for Inclusive Growth, New Jobs

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced the state’s AI roadmap, focusing on creating new employment opportunities in technology and improving productivity across traditional sectors.

Assam Hikes Variable Dearness Allowance for Contract Workers

The Commissionerate of Labour, Assam, has revised Variable Dearness Allowance (VDA) rates for contract workers, effective January 1, 2026, for the January-June 2026 period, boosting remuneration and inflation protection.

Assam CM Urges Youth to Target Emerging Sectors for Jobs

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has encouraged students and young job-seekers to prepare for future employment in high-growth sectors like semiconductors, AI, green energy, and advanced manufacturing. The move aligns with the state’s strategy to bolster its workforce for technological advancements.

APSC Integrates with DigiLocker for Faster, Fraud-Proof Recruitment

The Assam Public Service Commission (APSC) has integrated its recruitment process with DigiLocker, announced CM Himanta Biswa Sarma, aiming for instant, secure, and fraud-proof document verification.

SC Directs Assam to Regularise Thousands of Muster Roll Workers

The Supreme Court has directed the Assam government to regularise muster roll and work-charged employees who were similarly situated to those already regularised under a 2005 policy, reaffirming the constitutional guarantee of equality. The state must identify eligible employees, create posts, and grant benefits within one year.