Guwahati, Dec 9: The Assam government, under the leadership of Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, has announced a major reshuffle of ministerial portfolios aimed at enhancing administrative efficiency and driving development across critical sectors.
New Ministerial Assignments
Prasanta Phukan: Power, Skill Development, Medical Education & Research, and Pradhan Mantri Ayushman Bharat Yojana.
Kaushik Rai: Food, Public Distribution & Consumer Affairs, Mines & Minerals, and Barak Valley Development.
Krishnendu Paul: Animal Husbandry & Veterinary, Fisheries, and Public Works (Roads).
Rupesh Gowala: Labour Welfare, Tea Tribes & Adivasi Welfare, and Home (Prisons, Home Guards & Civil Defense).
Key Realignments for Senior Ministers
CM Himanta Biswa Sarma: Retains Home, Personnel, and Public Works (Buildings & Highways).
Ranjeet Kumar Dass: Panchayat & Rural Development, Judicial, and Tourism.
Atul Bora: Agriculture, Excise, and Border Protection & Development.
Keshab Mahanta: Revenue & Disaster Management, IT, and Science, Technology & Climate Change.
Urkhao Gwra Brahma: Handloom, Textiles & Sericulture, Soil Conservation, and Welfare of Bodoland.
Other Key Assignments
Chandra Mohan Patowary: Act East Policy, Environment & Forest, and Parliamentary Affairs.
Ranoj Pegu: School & Higher Education and Tribal Affairs (Plain).
Ashok Singhal: Health & Family Welfare and Irrigation.
Ajanta Neog: Finance and Women & Child Development.
Pijush Hazarika: Information & Public Relations, Social Justice & Empowerment, and Water Resources.
Bimal Bora: Cultural Affairs, Industries & Commerce, and Public Enterprises.
Jayanta Malla Baruah: Public Health Engineering and Housing & Urban Affairs.
Nandita Gorlosa: Sports & Youth Welfare, Welfare of Minorities & Development, and Public Works (Buildings & National Highways).
Focus on Comprehensive Growth
This strategic reshuffle aims to tackle key developmental challenges and boost Assam’s progress in healthcare, education, rural development, infrastructure, and social welfare. By realigning responsibilities, the government seeks to ensure targeted governance and faster implementation of critical policies.
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