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Assam Cabinet OKs Changes to Land Policy

GUWAHATI: On Friday, the Assam cabinet endorsed an amendment to its policy, redefining who qualifies as a ‘landless person’ eligible for government land settlement, as announced by Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma. The amendment stipulates that only individuals whose families have lived in Assam for a minimum of three generations can be classified as ”landless persons” eligible for government land allotment. This was shared by the Chief Minister on X. However, those who migrated to Assam before March 24, 1971, as refugees are exempt from this criterion, provided they can present valid documentation. The cabinet also sanctioned the revalidation of…

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Jan Vishwas Bill: Major Regulatory Changes for Assam’s Land Use

Representative AI image GUWAHATI: On Thursday, the Assam government introduced a bill to amend six state acts aimed at reducing regulatory compliance. The Assam Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill, 2026, aligns with the Centre’s initiative to deregulate and lessen compliance burdens. The bill aims to eliminate outdated regulations and streamline approvals to enhance living conditions and ease of business. The proposed changes impact laws related to school and university education, urban and regional planning, fire and emergency services, land reclassification, and cinema regulation. According to the statement of objectives, the Centre aims to alleviate legal and procedural burdens on…

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Assam CM Distributes PMAY-G Sanction Letters to 3.25L Beneficiaries

GUWAHATI: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced on Tuesday that the government is committed to providing ‘pucca’ (concrete) houses for all citizens in the state. He made this statement during the launch of the distribution of sanction letters to 325,234 beneficiaries under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Gramin (PMAY-G) at a state-level event held in Boko, Kamrup district. Sarma highlighted that the initiative aims to secure housing for economically disadvantaged families nationwide, emphasizing the state’s determination to ensure all eligible individuals receive benefits. He noted that on May 19, 2022, the state government distributed sanction letters to 500,000 beneficiaries, releasing…

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Assam to Transfer 992 Acres to AAI for Silchar Airport

Representative AI image GUWAHATI: On Sunday, the Assam government announced the transfer of 3,000 bighas (approximately 992 acres) at Doloo Tea Estate in Cachar district to the Airports Authority of India (AAI) for the development of a new greenfield airport, as articulated by Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma. During a press conference following a cabinet meeting, Sarma revealed that the allocation has increased by 500 bighas from the prior commitment of 2,500 bighas (826.45 acres) for the planned airport near Silchar. “The cabinet has sanctioned the transfer of 3,000 bighas at Doloo Tea Estate to AAI for a greenfield airport,”…