Archive · 8 Dec 2025
Assam Approves Key Projects, Aims Power Surplus
The Assam government has approved several big projects.
They are building a new airport near Silchar and expanding Guwahati airport.
They also approved money for a new Sainik School and a project with a company called Dassault Systems to teach aerospace and car courses.
The government plans to make Assam a power-surplus state by 2031, generating 3,200 MW of electricity.
They are also focusing on education, adding more medical seats and giving scooters to meritorious students.
The government wants to make Assam a better place with more jobs and better facilities.
Assam government approved 3,000 bighas of land for a new airport near Silchar, increasing the initial plan by 500 bighas.
The cabinet approved a joint project between Assam Engineering College and Dassault Systems India Pvt. Ltd. for aerospace and automotive courses.
Assam’s second Sainik School will be built in Longvaku, Karbi Anglong district, with a cost of Rs 335 crore.
Compensation was approved for 884 families affected by land acquisition for a four-lane National Highway in Dima Hasao district.
The Assam Logistics and Warehousing Policy, 2025, was approved to transform the state into a major logistics hub.
Assam aims to become a power-surplus state by 2031, generating nearly 3,200 MW of thermal power.
The upgraded Guwahati airport, built using engineered bamboo from Assam, is set to rival major airports in the country.
Assam has expanded medical education, with 2,000 seats currently and aiming for 5,000 by 2030.
The Dr Banikanta Kakati Merit Award Scheme distributed scooters to 1,86,442 students between 2017–18 and 2024–25.
The Nijut Moina Scheme provides monthly financial assistance to 5 lakh college-going female students.
- Who
- Assam government, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, Airports Authority of India (AAI), Dassault Systems India Pvt. Ltd., Ministry of Defence
- What
- Approval of key projects including a new airport, Sainik School, joint project with Dassault Systems, power generation plans, and educational initiatives
- When
- December 8, 2023
- Where
- Assam, India
- Why
- To enhance infrastructure, education, logistics, and power supply in the state
- Land Allocation for Airport
- 3,000 bighas (992 acres) at Doloo Tea Estate
- Airport Authority
- Airports Authority of India (AAI)
- Compensation Package
- Rs 50 crore for land acquisition
- New Sainik School
- Longvaku, Karbi Anglong district
- Cost of Sainik School
- Rs 335 crore (80% by Ministry of Defence, 20% by Assam government)
- Joint Project with Dassault Systems
- Rs 243 crore (Rs 43 crore by Assam, Rs 200 crore by Dassault Systems)
- Assam Logistics and Warehousing Policy
- Aimed at transforming the state into a major logistics hub
- Compulsory Subjects in Schools
- Assam’s history and geography for classes 6, 7, and 8
- Power Generation Target
- 3,200 MW by 2031
- Guwahati Airport Upgrade
- Built using engineered bamboo from Assam
- Medical Education Expansion
- 2,000 seats currently, aiming for 5,000 by 2030
- Scooter Distribution
- 1,86,442 students received scooters between 2017–18 and 2024–25
- Nijut Moina Scheme
- Monthly financial assistance to 5 lakh college-going female students
