GUWAHATI: Key decisions taken at the Cabinet Meeting chaired by Chief Minister Dr Himanta Biswa Sarma on 09.09.2021.
1) Cabinet mourned the tragic incident of boat accident at Nimati Ghat and extended condolences to the families of those who lost their lives.
– Additional Chief Secretary Maninder Singh is given responsibility to conduct inquiry into the incident and submit report within one month.
– Jorhat Police is directed to file a criminal case against those responsible for the
incident.
2) Cabinet entrusted Finance Minister Ajanta Neog with the responsibility to constantly monitor the construction of Jorhat-Majuli connecting bridge and find gaps, if any. State Government will provide any additional support required in this regard.
3) Cabinet decided to take few permanent steps regarding waterways connectivity in the state which will be declared by Chief Minister Dr Himanta Biswa Sarma in the next few days.
4) Reciprocating militant organisation Dimasa National Liberation Army’s unilateral ceasefire for six months, Cabinet decided that State Govt would also stop its operations against the outfit for one month. During this time, members of the militant outfit cannot carry arms and declare bandhs.
5) From now onwards, police verification would not be required for those selected for appointment in government jobs. They would have to provide self-declaration which would be uploaded on a portal. If self-declarations are disputed with facts, appropriate steps would be taken against the candidate.
6) Unemployed persons in the state would now be able to register their names online at Employment Exchange with their Aadhaar card numbers. Offline registration would only be allowed till 31st March, 2022 and from April 1, only online mode of registration with Aadhaar will be there.
7) For government construction works, the royalty payable to Forest Dept for using construction materials like sand, stones etc. would now be deducted from the contractors’ bill and submitted in treasury. For private construction in urban areas, the fixed royalty can be paid in four instalments at treasury.
8) Reservation for specially able candidates in government jobs would be increased from 3% to 4%.
9) Degree, diploma issued by government approved distance learning institutes would now be considered at par with on-campus courses for government jobs.
10) Cabinet decided to constitute Assam State Organic Mission Agency (ASOMA). Mission Organic Value Chain Development, Assam and National Beekeeping & Honey Mission (NBHM), Assam would work under ASOMA.
