Breaking barriers in bureaucracy, Assam’s cabinet has sanctioned 3% reservation for tea garden communities and tribals in premier government services. The announcement from CM Himanta Biswa Sarma follows Tuesday’s cabinet huddle at Dispur’s assembly premises, marking a significant affirmative push.
Previously limited to entry-level quotas, this elevates access to Class I and II posts, aiming for robust inclusion in governance. Sarma stressed it signals intent to diversify leadership with tea tribe and Adivasi talent, long absent from upper echelons despite their tea sector dominance.
Educated youngsters stand to gain immensely, with incentives for higher studies and strides against inequities. The cabinet weighed its role in opening doors and promoting equity.
Multifaceted agenda included vote-on-account for 2026-27 budget prelude, and Rs aid as startup capital for 107,532 extra MMUA women entrepreneurs from SHGs.
Key infra nods: second Sainik School at Longku, Karbi Anglong; Dhemaji land transfer exceeding 31 bighas to ACA for sports hubs. Rs 20 Cr for Jorhat’s Borpheeti heritage-tourism makeover.
Education perks: school staff earned leave upped to 15 days; relaxed promotion criteria in Assam Agricultural Services. Sarma framed the package as embodying parallel thrusts in social equity, work creation, development, and inclusion across Assam.