Assam Cabinet approves 6,000-bigha Defence Park in Nagaon
The state government aims to promote defence equipment manufacturing through the new park near Nellie.
The Assam Cabinet on Tuesday approved the allocation of 6,000 bighas of land near Nellie in Nagaon district to establish a Defence Park, according to ANI. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said the proposed park is intended to help establish a defence equipment manufacturing industry in the state.
The Cabinet also approved an amendment to the Assam Services (Discipline and Appeal) Rules, 1964. Under the new rule, government employees found guilty of contracting another marriage while an existing marriage subsists will face dismissal from service. Sarma stated the measure aims to enforce disciplinary action against polygamy and protect women against discriminatory practices.
In other decisions, the Cabinet recommended a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) inquiry into the causes of the July 2026 floods in Sivasagar and Charaideo districts. To support farmers, the government sanctioned an extra Rs 200 per quintal for the current Kharif Marketing Season (KMS), bringing the rate to Rs 2,640 per quintal from Rs 2,569 per quintal last year.
The government also approved a Ropeway Development Agreement with National Highways Logistics Management Limited (NHLML) for five projects. These include ropeways at Kamakhya Railway Station, Khanapara, Ganganagar Part-VII, Jatinga Bird Watching Tower, and Agnigarh to improve connectivity and tourism.
Additionally, the Cabinet approved the constitution of 13 State Level Sectoral Councils for the 'Vikshit Assam' vision. These councils will cover sectors such as rural livelihoods, health, education, and social security, with each council featuring a Chairperson holding the protocol status of a Minister of State.