Guwahati, Dec 28: The Assam cabinet approved raising a Rs 115.11 crore loan from NABARD to fast-track infrastructure projects in four districts, Public Health Engineering Minister Jayanta Malla Baruah said.
Briefing reporters after the cabinet meeting on Saturday, Baruah said the loan would help accelerate development works in Karbi Anglong, West Karbi Anglong, North Cachar Hills and Tinsukia districts.
The cabinet also approved amendments to the Assam Police Manual to allow both armed and unarmed branch personnel to appear for promotion to assistant sub-inspector of police, promoting merit-based advancement and improved policing efficiency.
The cabinet also gave its nod to the settlement of 732 proposals for government khas and ceiling surplus land in Kamrup (Metro) district under Mission Basundhara 3.0, benefitting indigenous and landless families for homestead purposes, he said.
Additionally, 168 proposals under Mission Basundhara 2.0 were approved for the settlement of government land in the same district after the realisation of the applicable settlement premium.
These decisions are expected to provide secure land tenure, promote housing investment, and improve access to basic civic amenities, Baruah said.
The cabinet approved amendments to the Assam Land and Revenue Regulation, 1886, which will enable digital hearings, electronic submissions, and technology driven service delivery, reducing pendency and enhancing transparency while providing legal sanctity to electronic proceedings.
This move aligns Assam with the National Incentive Framework, enabling the state to avail incentives of up to Rs 150 crore, he said. (PTI)
