Guwahati: The Assam Government in the Budget 2026-27 proposed the establishment of two modern Integrated Academic Complexes under the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model as part of its vision to expand access to quality education across the state, in order to strengthen the higher education.Finance Minister Jayanta Mallabaruah said the government envisions “One District, One University,…
Guwahati: After exceeding its promise of providing one lakh govt jobs in its previous tenure, the state govt has set a fresh target of creating two lakh employment opportunities across the broader public sector ecosystem over the next five years.Finance minister Jayanta Mallabaruah said the govt provided more than 1.64 lakh appointments in the last…
Guwahati: The state budget on Friday proposed a package of tax incentives to promote cleaner energy and electric mobility, proposing a sharp cut in VAT on piped natural gas (PNG), extending incentives for renewable energy and offering tax relief to electric vehicle buyers. Finance minister Jayanta Mallabaruah proposed reducing VAT on piped natural gas from…
Guwahati: Assam’s budget on Friday unveiled a major push for the state’s tea industry, proposing to raise the production subsidy for orthodox and specialty teas by 50%, alongside significant tax relief for small tea growers.Further, a new subsidy of Rs 3 per kg will be introduced for export-oriented and premium-quality Assam CTC tea that is…
Guwahati: The Assam cabinet on Friday approved a key amendment to the state’s land policy of 2019, making only those families that have been residing in the state for at least three generations eligible to be recognised as “landless persons” for allotment of govt land.This condition would not apply to people who migrated to Assam…
Guwahati: Assam will launch an ‘Assam Made Liquor’ initiative to curb illicit trade and offer regulated alternatives.Finance minister Jayanta Malla Baruah said, “Our govt is introducing Assam Made Liquor to provide affordable, regulated and quality-assured alternatives while discouraging illegal production and distribution.”The excise department collected Rs 4,054 crore in 2025-26, up Rs 445 crore from…
Guwahati: In order to modernise Guwahati’s urban infrastructure, enhance public safety and improve the city’s aesthetics, the state Budget presented in the Assam Assembly on Friday for 2026-27 announced a Rs 2,500 crore project to shift the city’s overhead electricity distribution network to an underground cable system in a phased manner.The finance minister said the…
Guwahati: Assam budget announced the resumption of the govt’s flagship beneficiary-oriented welfare programmes that were temporarily paused during the election period, earmarking over Rs 6,000 crore for the 2026-27 financial year while introducing stricter eligibility norms aimed at promoting gender justice, integrity and targeted delivery.While Orunodoi, subsidised food support and several other schemes will restart…
Dibrugarh: Brahmaputra Cracker and Polymer Limited (BCPL) signed an MoU with Indradhanush Gas Grid Limited (IGGL) on Thursday.Signed at BCPL’s Lepetkata premises, the agreement enables IGGL to share the Right of Use (RoU) of BCPL’s pipeline for the proposed Duliajan Feeder Pipeline, supporting faster and more efficient gas infrastructure development.The MoU was signed by Sitangshu…
Guwahati: Assam’s 2026-27 Budget announced three key connectivity projects to improve mobility and spur growth.Presenting the Budget, finance minister Jayanta Malla Baruah said govt is working with the Centre on projects to strengthen transport infrastructure across the state.These include four-laning of the Baihata Chariali-Mission Chariali road in Tezpur at an estimated cost of Rs 13,812…
