The Assam State Cabinet, chaired by the Chief Minister, approved several measures covering urban infrastructure, youth support, regional development, taxation, employment and renewable energy.

Key Cabinet Decisions

• Satellite City near Guwahati Airport: The Cabinet approved the release of ₹2,100 crore for land acquisition for a proposed satellite city near Guwahati airport. 
  • The total land acquisition cost is estimated at around ₹4,000 crore. 
• Mukhyamantrir Jeevan Prerona Scheme: The scheme will be resumed from 1 September, providing ₹2,500 per month for one year to more than 48,000 aspiring postgraduate students as financial assistance.
  • ₹118.58 crore was approved for the year 2026-27 for  Jeevan Prerona Scheme.
• Foreign Language Initiative: Under the CM-FLIGHT, interested youths will receive a ₹1.5 lakh scholarship/candidate for foreign-language training, supporting global employability.
• Support to Bodoland Territorial Council: The State will release ₹450 crore as the first instalment to the Bodoland Territorial Council. 
  • The State Budget had earmarked ₹900 crore for the Council.
• Tax relief for small tea growers: Small tea growers with annual income not exceeding ₹10 lakh will be exempted from agricultural income tax, providing relief to small producers.
• Aadhaar application: Members of the Moran and Matak communities above 18 years have been permitted to apply for Aadhaar cards before 31 March.
• Investment: The Cabinet approved a lease agreement for a five-star hotel by Tata Group at Jagiroad 
• Renewable energy: A power-purchase agreement for a 25 megawatt solar plant at Namrup at ₹3.45/unit.
• OBCs certificates: The Cabinet decided to provide non-creamy layer certificates to all six communities included in the State’s OBCs list but not in the Central OBC list.
• Police verification for government recruitment: Following Supreme Court guidelines, police verification certificates must be provided within six months for persons joining State government service.

Exam Hook: Prelims

Q. Consider the following statements:

1. The Bodoland Territorial Council is a territorial council under the Sixth Schedule framework.
2. The Assam Cabinet has approved ₹450 crore as the first instalment of the budgetary allocation to the Council.
3. Assam has exempted small tea growers earning up to ₹10 lakh annually from agricultural income tax under the latest Cabinet decision.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Answer: 1, 2 and 3.

One-Line Wrap

The latest Assam Cabinet decisions combine infrastructure expansion with youth support, regional development and targeted economic relief, reflecting a broader focus on inclusive and investment-led growth.