July 10, 2026 3:44 PM
Assam Budget focuses on jobs, infrastructure, healthcare; outlines 10 key initiatives
Assam Finance Minister Jayanta Malla Baruah on Friday presented the 2026-27 state Budget in the Assembly, unveiling an ambitious roadmap centred on job creation, infrastructure development, healthcare, education and welfare while outlining 10 key initiatives to drive the state's growth. The Budget presented by Baruah placed a strong emphasis on creating employment opportunities, with the government setting a target of providing two lakh government jobs. It also announced that welfare schemes s...