GUWAHATI: The Assam Cabinet meeting, held on November 3, approved the constitution of 13 State Level Sectoral Councils to coordinate the implementation of government welfare schemes, programmes and developmental projects across the state. The councils will cover sectors ranging from rural livelihoods, health and education to housing, employment, power supply, sports and food security.
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The 13 councils are Assam Rural Livelihood Council, Assam Health & Wellness Council, Assam Educational Entitlement Council, Assam Social Security Council, Assam Public Housing Council, Assam Drinking Water Supply Council, Assam Power Supply Council, Assam Employment Council, Assam Cultural Affairs & Happiness Council, Assam Sports Council, Assam Health & Education in Tea Garden Areas Council, Assam Food Security and Procurement Council, and Assam Financial Assistance and DBT Council.
The Cabinet also approved the notification of the Guwahati Satellite City Development Authority (Declaration, Delineation and Planning of Satellite City Development Areas) Rules, 2026. The rules will provide for the declaration, delineation and planning of satellite city development areas under the authority.
In another decision, the Cabinet approved the reservation roster for the Mayor's post in the Silchar Municipal Corporation.
