Assam Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya has given the green light to the allocation of responsibilities to the newly appointed members of the Council of Ministers in Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma’s government. The decision follows a proposal from Sarma outlining the distribution of portfolios among the ministers.
According to the official notification, senior BJP leader Rameswar Teli will oversee the Departments of Transformation and Development, Labour Welfare, and Tea Tribes and Adivasi Welfare. The inclusion of Tea Tribes and Adivasi Welfare in Teli’s portfolio is seen as significant, reflecting the government’s focus on welfare initiatives for tea garden communities in Assam.
Asom Gana Parishad (AGP) President Atul Bora has been tasked with the departments of Panchayat and Rural Development, Implementation of Assam Accord, Border Protection and Development, and Excise. Bora’s assignment is crucial, especially given the emphasis on safeguarding Assam’s border areas and implementing clauses of the Assam Accord.
Meanwhile, Bodoland People Front (BPF) leader Charan Boro will oversee the Transport Department and the Welfare of Bodoland. This allocation is expected to enhance developmental coordination in the Bodoland Territorial Region and boost transport infrastructure in the state.
Senior BJP leader Ajanta Neog has been entrusted with the Women and Child Development and Tourism departments. These portfolios are key to the government’s efforts to enhance tourism prospects and reinforce social welfare programs for women and children.
In addition to Chief Minister Sarma, four MLAs were sworn in as Ministers on May 12 in a ceremony attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, top Union Ministers, and Chief Ministers from NDA-ruled states. The cabinet will undergo further expansion in the first week of June, as announced by Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma.
