Guwahati, 18 December (HS):

Assam Chief Minister Dr Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday said that the total number of government job appointments provided by his government has increased to 1,42,029, reaffirming the state’s commitment to transparent and merit-based recruitment.

Speaking at an appointment letter distribution programme held at Lok Sewa Bhawan, the Chief Minister handed over appointment letters to 43 Urban Technical Officers appointed under the Housing and Urban Affairs Department of the Assam government.

Dr Sarma expressed satisfaction over the steady progress in government recruitment and reiterated that employment generation for the youth remains a key priority of the state administration. He said that the government has been consistently providing jobs in a free, fair and transparent manner.

The Chief Minister also urged the newly appointed officers to discharge their duties with honesty and dedication and to serve the people and the nation with a spirit of selfless commitment.

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Hindusthan Samachar / Sriprakash