Guwahati: The Assam Cabinet on September 7 approved the Assam Green Cess Policy, 2026, allowing the state to impose a green cess on specified sectors and activities, including stone-crushing units, brick kilns and imported timber.
The policy establishes a framework for levying the cess across identified sectors as part of the state government’s broader environmental management measures.
The Cabinet also approved the third edition of Khel Maharan, which will begin on November 7 and feature two categories. The Shoishab Krida Samaroh will be organised for children below 12 years, while Khel Maharan will cater to participants above the age of 12.
Under the Shoishab Krida Samaroh, 300 promising athletes will be identified and provided structured training and other facilities to help them develop their skills in eight disciplines – athletics, yogasana, chess, boxing, aquathlon, football, volleyball and swimming.
In another key decision, the Cabinet approved a reduction in the qualifying service requirement for promotion from Computer Operator to Junior Administrative Assistant in the Assam Secretariat. The required service period has been reduced from four years to three years.
The Cabinet also raised the upper age limit for ex-servicemen applying for Grade III and Grade IV government posts from 42 to 45 years.
Additionally, the government approved Rs 109.38 crore for distributing free bicycles to Class IX students for the 2025-26 academic year.