Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma

August 28, 2026 2:37 PM

Assam to revive 71 waterbodies, boost fish production and create sustainable livelihoods

The Assam government has launched a project to restore the state’s traditional waterbodies, strengthen the fisheries sector and create sustainable livelihood opportunities for local communities. The Rs 796.88-crore project, titled Sustainable Wetland and Integrated Fisheries Transformation (S.W.I.F.T), is supported by the Asian Development Bank and will rejuvenate 71 waterbodies across 23 districts, covering around 4,000 hectares of waterbodies, Environment and Forests Minister Jayanta Mallah...

August 14, 2026 1:01 PM

Assam’s Rs 773-crore welfare push for 7 lakh construction workers

Assam has expanded its welfare initiatives for construction workers, with more than seven lakh registered workers eligible for 22 benefits under the Assam Building and Other Construction Workers' Welfare Board, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said. Highlighting the initiatives, Sarma said on Thursday that the state government was working to provide greater social and economic support to construction workers and their families, recognising their contribution to building homes and infrastructu...

July 17, 2026 11:15 AM

Assam Budget 2026-27 allocates Rs 10,000 cr for AsomMala IV, announces high-speed corridors

The Assam Budget for 2026-27 has allocated Rs 10,000 crore for the fourth phase of the AsomMala road infrastructure programme and announced a series of major transport, connectivity and urban development projects aimed at accelerating the state's economic growth. In a statement issued on Thursday, the Assam BJP said the Budget, presented by Finance Minister Jayanta Malla Baruah under the leadership of Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, outlines a roadmap for strengthening infrastructure, indus...

July 2, 2026 2:54 PM

Assam cabinet eases norms to attract private investment in higher education

The Assam Cabinet has approved a series of reforms to encourage greater private participation in the higher education sector by easing regulatory norms for the establishment of private universities in the state. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said the policy changes are aimed at expanding access to quality higher education and attracting reputed private institutions to invest in Assam. "To harness Assam's fullest potential, we aim to expand access to quality higher education and are keen t...

June 5, 2026 7:01 PM

World Environment Day: Assam records plantation of over 1 crore saplings in one day

Assam on Friday recorded a major environmental milestone with the plantation of more than 1.02 crore saplings across the state in a single-day greening drive led by women associated with Self-Help Groups (SHGs), Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said. Sharing the achievement on social media platform X, Sarma hailed the contribution of Assam’s women, stating that the record had been made possible by the active participation of the state's 'Nari Shakti'. “Assam achieves a historic milestone...

March 3, 2026 1:46 PM

Assam accounts for 90 pc of India’s Muga silk production: CM Sarma

Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday highlighted Assam's dominant position in India’s silk sector, stating that the State accounts for nearly 90 per cent of the country’s Muga silk production and around 65 per cent of Eri silk output, making it the global hub of these indigenous silks. In a post on social media platform X, Sarma said that Assam’s Muga and Eri silk industries play a crucial role in sustaining rural livelihoods, strengthening the State’s agrarian economy and rein...

March 3, 2026 12:51 PM

Assam celebrates vibrant Vaishnavite festival Dol Jatra

Assam on Tuesday marked Dol Jatra, one of the State’s most vibrant Vaishnavite festivals, with colour, music and devotional fervour, as Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma extended greetings on the occasion and highlighted its deep cultural significance. In a post on social media platform X, the Chief Minister said that the arrival of spring coincides with the celebration of Dol Jatra, which symbolises the eternal love between Lord Krishna and Radha. He noted that during the festival, idols o...

January 16, 2026 11:38 AM

Assam targets 3,500 MW solar power capacity by 2030: CM Sarma

Eyeing a major push into the renewable energy sector, the Assam government aims to generate at least 3,500 MW of solar power over the next five years. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said the target underscores the government’s strong focus on clean, renewable and sustainable energy. He noted that solar power will play a central role in meeting the state’s future energy needs while reducing dependence on fossil fuels. The Chief Minister said the goal reflects Assam’s commitment to ali...

January 15, 2026 3:14 PM

‘Assam to receive major boost to rail connectivity’: CM Sarma

Assam is set to receive a significant boost to its railway connectivity, with the state getting two new Amrit Bharat trains along with the country’s first Vande Bharat sleeper coach trains, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on Thursday. Taking to X, CM Sarma wrote, “This weekend, Assam will receive a major boost to its rail connectivity when Bharat’s first Vande Bharat Sleeper train rolls between Guwahati and Kolkata. Two new Amrit Bharat trains connecting Lucknow and Rohtak will al...

January 5, 2026 9:35 AM

PM-DeVINE scheme beneficial for Assam’s education sector: CM Sarma

Highlighting the transformative impact of the Prime Minister’s Development Initiative for North East (PM-DeVINE) on Assam’s education sector, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Sunday said the scheme is turning government schools into “true temples of learning” equipped with smart classrooms and world-class infrastructure. In a post on social media platform X, CM Sarma said PM-DeVINE is playing a crucial role in strengthening school education across the state by creating modern learn...