Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma

May 25, 2026 12:18 PM

Google, Unicef to help train Assam teachers in AI-enabled classroom learning: CM Sarma

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Sunday said artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming every sector and asserted that the state cannot afford to miss opportunities emerging from the technological shift. In a post on X, the Chief Minister announced that tech giant Google, in collaboration with UNICEF, will implement the “AI Educator Series” in Assam to train teachers in the use of AI tools for classroom learning and improved pedagogy delivery. “AI is fast reshaping e...

May 20, 2026 5:07 PM

Assam govt surveying land bank for future institutions, infrastructure projects: Himanta Sarma

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday said the state government is conducting a detailed assessment of government land in and around Guwahati to preserve it for future development projects, educational institutions and industrial infrastructure. Speaking to reporters during his visit to the Jagiroad Assembly constituency, Sarma said the government has identified large tracts of land in the Dharamtul area and nearby regions that could be utilised for public purposes in the future...

May 13, 2026 3:24 PM

No compromise on Assam’s security, development equally vital: Himanta

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday asserted that his government would make no compromise on the security of the state and said every promise made by the BJP-led alliance before the Assembly elections would be implemented “through action, not words”. Addressing reporters in Guwahati, Sarma said the government’s primary focus would remain on safeguarding Assam’s identity while ensuring rapid development across the state. “We will always speak positively about Assam�...

May 11, 2026 3:47 PM

Assam govt promises to raise tea garden workers’ wage in third term

Assam Chief Minister, Himanta Biswa Sarma, on Monday said that the NDA government would continue to prioritise the welfare of tea garden workers in the state and promised a phased increase in daily wages up to Rs 500 in the coming years. Highlighting the BJP-led government’s initiatives for the tea community over the last decade, Sarma said the NDA has worked extensively for the holistic development of 'Cha Shramiks', whom he described as the backbone of Assam’s 200-year-old tea legacy. ...

April 16, 2026 3:36 PM

Assam CM hails new Gecko discovery as boost to northeast biodiversity

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday hailed the discovery of a new gecko species, Cyrtodactylus jayadityai, describing it as a proud moment for the state and the Northeast region. Taking to social media platform X, the Chief Minister said that the finding underscores the region’s rich biodiversity and reflects the growing capabilities of researchers working in the field of wildlife science and conservation. He noted that such discoveries not only add to scientific knowledge b...

February 27, 2026 7:34 PM

Assam govt distributes over 1 lakh land pattas under Mission Basundhara 3.0

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday launched the distribution of land pattas to over one lakh indigenous landless families and public institutions under Mission Basundhara 3.0, reaffirming the state government's commitment to resolving long-pending land-related grievances through a structured and transparent process. The Chief Minister formally inaugurated the state-level distribution programme at Deuri Beel in Dhemaji district, where digital land pattas and allotment letters wer...

February 23, 2026 3:22 PM

Assam witnessing historic transformation in connectivity, says CM Sarma

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday said the state is witnessing a historic transformation in connectivity, with major bridge projects over the Brahmaputra and its tributaries significantly reducing travel time and bringing remote regions closer to the mainstream. Sharing a post on X, CM Sarma wrote, “Building Assam, bridge by bridge. Reducing travel time, expanding connectivity and bringing remote regions closer, we are moving towards an Atal, Avichal Agragami, Assam faster t...

February 20, 2026 11:42 AM

Barak valley has gained importance in Assam’s development roadmap: CM Sarma

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday highlighted the growing importance of the Barak Valley in the state's development roadmap and the National Act East Vision, as Union Home Minister Amit Shah is set to launch the nationwide Vibrant Village Programme-II (VVP-II) from Cachar district. Taking to social media platform X, the Chief Minister shared a glimpse of the upcoming Barak Valley Secretariat and said the decision to launch VVP-II from the region underlines its increasing signif...

February 19, 2026 4:08 PM

Kopili Hydro Electric Power Project to be completed in 10 days: Assam CM

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday made a series of significant announcements in the Assam Legislative Assembly, outlining major initiatives in the power, employment, investment and labour sectors, aimed at accelerating the state's economic growth and improving livelihoods. Addressing the House during the Budget Session, the Chief Minister said that the long-pending Kopili Hydro Electric Project will be completed within the next 10 days. He informed that the project will gene...

February 18, 2026 3:25 PM

Assam CM unveils PMS portal, signals final push on venture school provincialisation

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday launched the Provincialisation Management System (PMS) portal, marking what the government described as a decisive and transparent push to resolve the long-pending issue of provincialisation of venture educational institutions and their workforce. Unveiling the digital platform at Lok Sewa Bhawan, Sarma said the PMS portal would streamline, monitor and process applications from non-provincialised venture schools and colleges, along with thei...