Guwahati, 13 June (HS): The Assam Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister, on Friday took several key decisions concerning employment generation, Aadhaar enrolment, urban development and administrative reforms during a meeting held at Lok Sewa Bhawan in Dispur.

The Cabinet approved the implementation framework of the Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) [VB-G RAM G Act, 2025] in Assam. The scheme will come into effect from July 1, 2026, with a budget allocation of ₹2,000 crore. Under the Act, 125 man-days of direct wage employment will be provided, while emphasis will also be placed on the creation of durable community assets through the programme.

In another significant decision, the Cabinet approved a ban on fresh Aadhaar enrolment in Assam for individuals above 18 years of age. However, exemptions have been granted to persons belonging to Divyang, Scheduled Caste (SC), Scheduled Tribe (ST) and Tea Garden communities. The exemption for SC, ST and Tea Garden applicants will remain in force until March 31, 2027. The restriction will not apply to individuals below 18 years of age.

The Cabinet also approved the establishment of the Guwahati Satellite Cities Development Authority (GSCDA) to plan, finance and develop satellite cities in and around Guwahati within the jurisdiction of the Guwahati Metropolitan Development Authority (GMDA).

To strengthen administrative oversight, the State Cabinet decided that issuance of No Objection Certificates (NOCs) for Central and Inter-State deputation of All India Service officers, including IAS officers, will henceforth require Cabinet approval.

The Cabinet further decided to convene the next session of the Assam Legislative Assembly on July 6, during which a full-fledged state budget will be introduced.-----------

Hindusthan Samachar / Sriprakash