Assam takes a bold stride for equity as its cabinet approves 3% quota in first and second-grade government jobs for tea plantation tribes and Adivasis. CM Himanta Biswa Sarma shared the news post a key cabinet session in Dispur, calling it an extension of affirmative action for the state’s fringes.
This builds on current reservations in third and fourth-class roles, empowering these communities to access elite administrative and policy positions. Sarma told reporters it reflects the drive to amplify tea tribe and Adivasi voices where they’ve been scarce, despite their economic backbone via tea production.
The move is poised to unlock opportunities for qualified youth, spur advanced education, and chip away at deep-rooted inequalities. Cabinet discussions highlighted its potential to foster long-term empowerment.
In parallel, approvals rolled out for presenting vote-on-account budget details for 2026-27’s initial phase to the assembly. Welfare got a fillip with seed funding for over 1 lakh more women SHG members under MMUA.
Development highlights: go-ahead for Sainik School No. 2 in Karbi Anglong’s Longku after defence nod; 31+ bighas in Dhemaji for cricket infra via Assam Cricket Association. Jorhat’s Borpheeti site bags Rs 20 Cr for heritage tourism push.
Teachers benefit from 15-day earned leave hike; agribiz service rules tweaked for smoother promotions. Overall, Sarma positioned these as Assam’s roadmap blending justice, employment, infra, and broad-based progress.