Archive · 5 Oct 2026
Assam Cabinet Approves Agniveer Quota and Green Tax
The Assam government made several decisions at a cabinet meeting.
Former Agniveers who are permanent residents of Assam will get a 12% reservation in several uniformed government jobs.
Some older vehicles will face a Rs 3,000 tax when sold or transferred, but several types of vehicles are exempt.
The government says the tax money will support environmental work.
It also approved changes to how highway work and water projects are managed.
The Assam Regiment and Madhupur Satra will receive financial support.
A company will study a possible extension of Guwahati's riverfront, but construction has not been approved.
The cabinet also approved turning a proposed reserve forest area into a revenue village so residents can access land documents and government services.
Assam approved a 12% quota for eligible Assam-resident Agniveers in several uniformed state government jobs.
A Rs 3,000 Green Tax will apply to the sale or transfer of certain vehicles more than three years old, with specified exemptions.
The cabinet approved merging the PWD National Highways wing with PWD Roads and creating an additional commissioner-level post for highway work.
Three draft Jal Jeevan Mission agreements would make autonomous councils responsible for projects in their respective areas.
Other decisions included grants for the Assam Regiment and Madhupur Satra, municipal election-rule changes, and a study of a possible Guwahati riverfront extension.
- Who
- The Assam cabinet, led by Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma.
- What
- It approved a range of measures, including a 12% Agniveer recruitment quota and a Green Tax on certain older vehicles.
- When
- The cabinet meeting date is not specified in the article.
- Where
- Assam, India.
- Why
- The quota is intended to use Agniveers' training and experience; the Green Tax is intended to fund environmental measures. Other decisions address administration, public services, and local support.
- Agniveer reservation
- 12% for eligible permanent residents of Assam in specified uniformed posts.
- Green Tax
- Rs 3,000 on the sale or transfer of eligible vehicles more than three years old.
- Tax exemptions
- Electric and CNG vehicles, two- and three-wheelers, certain smaller-capacity vehicles, and specified transfers to an owner's son or daughter after death are exempt.
- PWD restructuring
- The PWD National Highways wing will merge with PWD Roads, with an additional commissioner-level post for highway work.
- Jal Jeevan Mission
- Draft MoUs were approved with the Bodoland Territorial Council, Karbi Anglong Autonomous Council, and Dima Hasao Autonomous Council.
- Financial support
- A one-time Rs 10-crore grant was approved for Assam Regiment infrastructure, and Madhupur Satra will receive Rs 1 lakh per month.
- Riverfront proposal
- Tata Consultancy Services will prepare a Detailed Project Report for a possible extension; construction has not been approved.