The Assam government, led by Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, has approved several major proposals in its latest Cabinet meeting, including a significant 6% annual salary increase for provincialised non-teaching employees working in venture educational institutions. The amendment bill aims to offer long-pending financial relief and improve career advancement for these staff members.
The Cabinet also cleared the Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) Policy 2025, which aims to establish Assam as a leading aviation MRO hub in Northeast India by 2030. The policy envisions at least three world-class MRO facilities catering to civil and defence aviation sectors, expected to attract investments of around ₹1,500 crore and create over 1,000 skilled jobs.
A high-level investment committee headed by the Chief Minister has also been approved to fast-track mega projects worth ₹10,000 crore or more.
Additionally, the government approved amendments to the Assam Non-Government Educational Institutions (Fee Regulation) Bill, 2025. The proposed changes strengthen oversight of private schools, including minority-run institutions, ensuring transparent registration, fee regulation, and periodic renewals to protect students and parents.
The Cabinet also agreed to table the Mehta Commission report on the 1983 Assam election violence in the upcoming Assembly session.
