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...