A delegation from the All India Services Pensioners’ Cell (AISP Cell) recently visited the Assam Skill University (ASU) to discuss the state’s skill development initiatives and workforce training for youth.
The Assam government has amended its Population and Women Empowerment Policy, making the two-child norm mandatory for most government jobs, self-help groups, and electoral participation, with exceptions for certain communities.
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma advocated for ‘Geographic Equity’ at a NITI Aayog meeting, urging public investment in the Northeast to be assessed by national integration and regional balance, not just expenditure efficiency, to drive Viksit Bharat 2047. He also stressed aligning skill development with emerging sectors like semiconductors, AI, green energy, and advanced manufacturing.
The Assam government has directed the merger of primary schools with fewer than 30 students to rationalise the education network and optimise resources, a move communicated to district authorities for immediate implementation.
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.
The Assam Government’s Labour Welfare Department revised minimum wages for various industries and skill levels, effective November 1, 2021, aiming to improve worker welfare.
The Assam Cabinet has approved a draft Uniform Civil Code (UCC) Bill, fulfilling a key manifesto promise, with provisions for marriage, divorce, succession, and live-in relationships, while exempting tribal communities.
The Assam Cabinet has approved six investment proposals worth ₹24,800 crore, granted OBC status to 37 tea tribe communities, and extended the PM SVANidhi scheme to rural street vendors.
The Capital Goods & Strategic Skills Council (CGSSC) and Assam Skill University have signed an MoU to boost industry-aligned skill development for youth in Northeast India, aiming to bridge the academia-industry gap.
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.