The Assam Cabinet has approved a ₹2,000-crore rural employment mission offering 125 days of wage work from July 1, alongside a ban on fresh Aadhaar enrolment for adults to curb illegal immigration.
The Assam government has launched the ‘Lakhimi Mistri’ programme, a pioneering initiative to train rural women as masons, challenging gender stereotypes and boosting local development. The scheme provides structured training, certification, and job opportunities in construction.
The Panchayat & Rural Development Department, Assam, will soon announce the exam date for 1508 vacancies, with applications closing on March 22, 2026.
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.
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.