Archive · 1 Dec 2025
Assam Cabinet Approves Martyrs' Programme and Welfare Decisions
The Assam Cabinet, led by Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, has planned a two-day programme to honor the martyrs of the Assam Movement.
On December 9, people will light earthen lamps across the state to remember the martyrs.
On December 10, a memorial building will be inaugurated, and special events will be held in all districts.
The Cabinet also made important decisions, such as increasing the ex-gratia amount for the families of deceased National Health Mission employees and raising the salaries of staff at five Mini Industrial Training Institutes.
They also approved land settlement for many applicants and decided to form a panel to discuss granting tribal status to six communities.
Assam Cabinet approves a two-day programme to commemorate Assam Movement martyrs on December 9–10.
Earthen lamps will be lit across the state on December 9, and a memorial building will be inaugurated on December 10.
Ex-gratia amount for the next of kin of deceased NHM employees increased from Rs 5 lakh to Rs 7.5 lakh.
Pay revision approved for staff of five Mini ITIs, with a 35% salary increase and a 3% annual increment.
Land settlement under Mission Basundhara approved for 1,372 applicants across various districts.
- Who
- Assam Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma
- What
- Approved a two-day programme to commemorate Assam Movement martyrs and various administrative, financial, and welfare decisions
- When
- December 9–10
- Where
- Paschim Boragaon, Guwahati, and across Assam
- Why
- To honor the martyrs of the Assam Movement and implement key administrative and welfare reforms
- Event
- Assam Movement martyrs' programme
- Date
- December 9–10
- Location
- Paschim Boragaon, Guwahati
- Chief Minister
- Himanta Biswa Sarma
- Ex-gratia Amount
- Rs 7.5 lakh for NHM employees' kin
- Pay Revision
- 35% salary increase for Mini ITI staff
- Land Settlement
- Pattas approved for 1,372 applicants
- Tribal Status
- Three-member panel to engage with CCTOA