2 weeks ago
Assam adds 8 co-districts, total rises to 47
The government of Assam in India is making a big change to how it works.
Right now, the state is split into big areas called districts, and each one has a main office called a district headquarters.
People who live far away often have to travel a long way to that office to get government help.
To fix this, the government is setting up smaller offices called co-districts in more places.
The Chief Minister, Himanta Biswa Sarma, just announced that eight new co-districts will be created.
With these new ones, Assam will have 47 co-districts in total.
This means more people can get services like certificates or other paperwork closer to their homes.
It is especially helpful for people in villages and hilly areas where travel is hard.
The government says this brings administration closer to the people and makes things easier for everyone.
The locations of the new co-districts have not been announced yet.
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced eight new co-districts, taking the total to 47.
The expansion brings the number of operational co-districts from 39 to 47 under the Co-district model.
The initiative aims to decentralise administration and bring government services closer to residents, especially in remote areas.
Sarma said the new co-districts will deepen 'Ease of Governance' across the state.
The government is likely to notify the locations and administrative jurisdictions of the eight new co-districts.
- Who
- Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and the Assam state government.
- What
- Creation of eight additional co-districts, bringing the total to 47, to decentralise administration and improve access to government services.
- Where
- Assam, India.
- When
- Tuesday (announcement made via a post on X).
- Why
- To bring administration closer to people, reduce travel to district headquarters, and improve grassroots governance and last-mile service delivery.
Key facts
- Announced by
- Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma
- New co-districts
- 8
- Currently operational co-districts
- 39
- Total co-districts after expansion
- 47
- Objective
- Decentralising administration and improving 'Ease of Governance'
- Target beneficiaries
- Residents of remote and rural areas with connectivity challenges
- Announcement platform
- Post on X
Quotes
Himanta Biswa Sarma
Chief Minister of Assam
“Good governance begins when the Government comes closer to the people. Our Co‑district model is doing exactly that – bringing administration within easier reach.”
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