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Assam Universities Directed to Formulate Higher Education Reform Plans

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Assam Chief Secretary Ravi Kota has directed all state universities to prepare institution-specific plans with clear priorities and timelines to drive higher education reforms, aligning with NEP 2020 and national action points.

Assam Taps Human Resources for Industrial Growth, Youth Employment

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Assam’s Finance Minister Jayanta Mallabaruah highlighted human resources as key to the state’s industrialization, aiming to create quality jobs for youth in sectors like semiconductors and electronics.

Assam CM Pitches State as ASEAN Gateway, Invites Global Investment

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Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has invited global businesses to invest in the state, highlighting its emergence as a gateway to ASEAN and a hub for economic growth and employment generation, with significant investment commitments converting into projects.

Assam Releases Draft Social Security Rules 2026 for Public Feedback

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The Government of Assam has issued Draft Social Security Rules, 2026, under the central Code on Social Security, 2020, inviting public feedback until early October. The rules aim to expand social security coverage to unorganised, gig, and platform workers.

Tata Electronics’ Assam Semiconductor Plant to Create 27,000 Jobs

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Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced that Tata Electronics’ Rs 27,000-crore semiconductor facility in Jagiroad is set to generate over 27,000 direct and indirect jobs by December 2026.

Assam Cabinet Approves Pay Hike for 1,231 Workers, 99 Grade-IV Employees

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The Assam Cabinet has approved minimum pay scale benefits for 1,231 muster roll, casual, and fixed-pay workers, and revised the fixed pay of 99 Grade-IV employees to Rs 16,400, enhancing their financial welfare.