Assam Chief Minister Allocates Portfolios to New Ministers Following Cabinet Expansion
Assam: Portfolios allocated to new ministers; CM Himanta Sarma retains Home and other departments
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Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has allocated portfolios to ministers in his cabinet, retaining key departments for himself. The distribution aims to enhance governance and support the state's development agenda, with notable assignments including finance and health.
- 01Himanta Biswa Sarma retains Home, Power, and Public Works departments.
- 02Ranoj Pegu continues as Minister for School Education and IT.
- 03Jayanta Mallabaruah oversees Finance and Environment departments.
- 04The cabinet expansion follows the BJP-led NDA's recent electoral victory in Assam.
- 05Two ministerial positions remain vacant after the expansion.
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Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced the allocation of portfolios to his cabinet ministers, aiming to improve governance and expedite the state's development agenda. Sarma retained significant departments, including Home and Political Affairs, Power, and Public Works. Ranoj Pegu continues to manage School Education and Information Technology, while Jayanta Mallabaruah is responsible for Finance and Environment. Other key assignments include Ashok Singhal overseeing Health, Pijush Hazarika in charge of Agriculture, and Bimal Borah handling Cultural Affairs and Industries. The cabinet, now comprising Sarma and 16 ministers, was expanded following the recent electoral success of the BJP-led NDA in Assam. The Chief Minister emphasized that the portfolio distribution was based on a detailed review of administrative needs and ministerial strengths, with two positions still unfilled after the latest expansion.
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The allocation of portfolios is expected to streamline governance in Assam, directly impacting the efficiency of public services and development initiatives.
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