GUWAHATI: The Assam Cabinet has approved a series of measures aimed at improving the quality of school education, expanding access to higher education and strengthening traditional learning in the state.
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The decisions were taken at a Cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Dr Himanta Biswa Sarma at Lok Sewa Bhawan in Dispur on Tuesday, November 10.
As part of efforts to improve experiential learning in schools, the Cabinet approved the development and procurement of Teaching-Learning Material (TLM) kits through IIT Guwahati's Research Park.
The initiative aims to reform the existing procurement mechanism and introduce learning materials that are more student-friendly, interactive and supportive of holistic learning.
In another decision, the Cabinet approved ₹108.81 crore under the Pragyan Bharati Scheme for the academic year 2026–27. The amount will be provided as compensation to colleges that have extended free admission benefits to more than 1.5 lakh first-year undergraduate students.
The allocation is intended to support participating colleges while ensuring that financial constraints do not prevent students from pursuing higher education.
The Cabinet also approved the integration of Krishna Kanta Handiqui Government Sanskrit College in Guwahati with Kumar Bhaskar Varma Sanskrit and Ancient Studies University in Nalbari.
The move is aimed at strengthening Sanskrit education and creating greater academic opportunities for students interested in traditional learning.
