The Assam Cabinet on 30 November approved a series of important policy measures aimed at improving welfare support, strengthening administrative continuity and advancing land rights for indigenous families. The decisions span multiple sectors, including health, higher education, skill development and land settlement.
In a major move to enhance social security for frontline health workers, the Cabinet sanctioned an increase in ex gratia for the families of deceased National Health Mission (NHM) employees. The amount has been raised from ₹5 lakh to ₹7.5 lakh, with the enhanced compensation to be provided from the State Support Budget under NHM. The government stated that the revision reinforces its commitment to supporting families who have lost members serving in critical healthcare roles.
The Cabinet also cleared an Ordinance amending Section 58 of the North Lakhimpur University Act, 2023, ensuring administrative stability in the newly established university. The decision allows the first Registrar to remain in office for three years or until a regular Registrar is appointed, a move aimed at preventing disruptions during the institution’s formative phase.
Further strengthening the state’s skill development ecosystem, the Cabinet approved a revised pay structure for 170 contractual employees working across five mini Industrial Training Institutes in Dudhnoi, Pathsala, Rangia, Biswanath Chariali and Titabor. Their remuneration will now incorporate a 3% annual increment for the period 2015–2025, with the revised structure taking effect from 1 January 2026 for the following five years.
Under Mission Basundhara, the government advanced land rights initiatives by approving the settlement of government land to 660 indigenous, landless families across Dhubri, Goalpara, Bongaigaon, Sonitpur, Lakhimpur, Golaghat, Nalbari and Barpeta. Additionally, 712 indigenous families in Sonitpur, Barpeta and Golaghat will receive land titles under the mission’s Perpetual Services.
The decisions collectively highlight the government’s continued focus on welfare enhancement, administrative reform and the empowerment of indigenous communities through secure land ownership.
