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 a reduction in the required experience for Assam Secretariat computer operators to be promoted to Junior Administrative Assistant, from four years to three years. This move aims to expedite career progression for government employees.
The Directorate of Higher Education (DHE), Assam, recently re-opened and extended its Lateral Entry and NEP Re-Entry Admission Portal for undergraduate programmes, with the application window closing on September 3, 2026.
Assam Skill, Employment and Entrepreneurship Minister Biswajit Daimary reviewed skill development initiatives, pushing for a proactive approach and the transformation of Employment Exchanges into District Youth Welfare Centres.
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has advised state government employees to prioritize family time by leaving offices by 5 PM, aiming to foster a healthier work-life balance.
The Assam Cabinet approved and disbursed a one-time book allowance of ₹1,000 to all state government employees in November 2025, as part of the ‘Year of Books 2025’ celebration.
The Assam Cabinet has approved the Assam State Child Protection Policy, 2026, and new Juvenile Justice Rules, aiming to strengthen child protection mechanisms and ensure effective implementation of relevant acts in the state.
The Assam Cabinet has approved the Assam Industrial Relations Rules, 2026, and the Assam Social Security Rules, 2026, to modernise the state’s labour framework and align with central codes.
The Assam government has rescheduled its special ‘Day for Parents’ leave for state employees to August 29 and August 31, 2026, allowing dedicated time with parents or in-laws.
The Assam Shops And Establishment (Amendment) Bill, 2026, passed on July 28, mandates employees receive double wages for overtime, calculated on a daily or weekly basis, whichever is more favourable.