Beginning of new era of transparent governance, CM's strict order for no red tapism, files to clear in 48 hours

GUWAHATI: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has given a few strict instructions to his cabinet minister at the cabinet meeting on Thursday.

CM Sarma expressed his concern over pending government works in files and instructed ministers to complete any file within 48 hours of its arrival. No work should be stay pending for a long time.

Sarma has instructed the ministers to work in the same quick and efficient manner as well.

In another instruction, Sarma also declared that once transfer order of any employee, irrespective of their position, can not be made stay without the permission of CM himself.

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In this meeting, the decision on Majuli-Jorhat connecting bridge was also taken after the Brahmaputra boat tragedy. At the same time, the Jorhat police have been directed to file a criminal case against those responsible.

In regards to the long-awaited Jorhat-Majuli bridge, Finance Minister Ajanta Neog shall monitor the construction — the state government shall provide additional support.

The Cabinet has ordered reservations to be increased from 3% to 4% for specially-abled candidates in government jobs.

At the same time, degrees, diplomas issued by government-approved distance learning institutes shall be considered at par with on-campus courses for government jobs.

Police verification will not be required for appointees to state government jobs. Notarized affidavits have to be uploaded on a portal.

Moreover, an Assam State Organic Mission Agency (ASOMA) is to be constituted. Mission Organic Value Chain Development, Assam and National Beekeeping & Honey Mission (NBHM), Assam is to work under ASOMA.

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