Syllabus: GS-I & V: Medieval India Why in the News? Assam recently observed Asom Divas (Sukapha Divas) on 2 December, marking the arrival of Chaolung Sukapha in the Brahmaputra Valley in 1228. His leadership, state-building model, and approach towards indigenous communities remain central to Assam’s socio-cultural identity. Who Was Chaolung Sukapha? Chaolung Sukapha, born around 1189 in Mong Mao (in present-day northern Myanmar),…

Syllabus: GS-III & V: Budgeting Why in the news? A recent CAG report tabled in the Assam Legislative Assembly highlighted a 103% rise in Assam’s outstanding debt within four years, raising concerns over fiscal sustainability. Understanding Assam’s Debt Surge: What the Numbers Reveal Assam’s outstanding debt has increased sharply from ₹72,256.52 crore in 2019–20 to ₹1,46,927.84 crore in 2023–24, marking a 103.34% jump….

Syllabus: GS-III & V: Energy  Why in the News? Assam and the wider Northeast are witnessing a dramatic shift in clean energy access with the expansion of CNG and PNG infrastructure, the completion of major natural gas pipelines, and fresh investments that are finally integrating the region with India’s national energy grid. From Energy Paradox to Energy Integration For decades, the Northeast lived…

The Government of Assam, in partnership with Janaagraha, has rolled out eight City Action Plans under the flagship urban governance initiative ‘Doh Shaher Ek Rupayan’.  The plans aim to transform urban planning by involving citizens, local institutions, and multiple departments in a coordinated manner. These CAPs are part of the larger “10 Cities Development Concept”, covering:  Tinsukia, Dibrugarh, North Lakhimpur, Sivasagar, Jorhat, Tezpur,…

Syllabus: GS-II & V: Constitutional Provisions Why in the News? The Assam Government has tabled the Group of Ministers (GoM) report on granting Scheduled Tribe (ST) status to six major communities—Ahom, Chutia, Moran, Matak, Koch-Rajbongshi and Tea Tribes (Adivasis). Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma stated that the report “offends none” and aims to ensure justice for all communities, though protests have been reported…

Syllabus: GS-III & V: Agriculture & Inclusive Development Why in the News? The Assam government has initiated a major reform by deciding to provide land pattas to tea garden workers, ending over 200 years of landlessness among the community. More About the News For the first time since the establishment of Assam’s tea industry in the 19th century, tea garden workers—a community that…