Assam Cabinet approves Second Sainik School in Karbi Anglong, Rolls Out Major Welfare Measures

A Cabinet meeting held at the Assam Legislative Assembly on Tuesday approved a series of major policy decisions for the financial year 2026–27, focusing on welfare expansion, employment reservation, infrastructure development and employee benefits.

Addressing the media after the meeting, the Chief Minister announced that the Cabinet has approved the Vote-on-Account for the 2026–27 financial year, paving the way for essential government expenditure until the full budget is passed.

In a significant boost to women-led enterprises, the Cabinet cleared the inclusion of 1,03,500 new beneficiaries under the Chief Minister’s Women Entrepreneurship Scheme. The move is expected to expand financial assistance and support to women entrepreneurs across the state.

The Cabinet also approved 3 percent reservation in Grade I and Grade II government jobs for youths from Assam’s tea tribe and Adivasi communities. The Chief Minister said the decision aims to enhance representation and create greater employment opportunities for historically disadvantaged sections.

Strengthening educational infrastructure, the Cabinet gave its nod for the establishment of a second Sainik School in Karbi Anglong with an estimated investment of ₹335 crore. The project will be implemented jointly by the Government of India and the Government of Assam.

In the sports sector, an ACA stadium will be constructed on 31 bighas of land in Dhemaji, a move expected to promote cricket and other sporting activities in the region.

The Cabinet further approved ₹20 crore for infrastructure development at Borbheti in Jorhat, the spiritual site of the Matak community, aimed at improving facilities and preserving its cultural significance.

In a relief to educators and state government employees, the Cabinet decided to increase Earned Leave from 10 days to 15 days per year for teachers and state employees.

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