Current Affairs

Approximately 10,000 Youth to Showcase Bagurumba & Bardwi Sikhla in Guwahati: Assam CM Mass Cultural Performance: Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced that 8,000 to 10,000 youth will perform Bagurumba and Bardwi Sikhla in October at Sarusajai Stadium, Guwahati, to showcase the Bodo community’s rich cultural heritage. The announcement was made during the 57th Annual

Assam’s Semiconductor Project to Generate 15,700 Jobs Across Various Sectors Semiconductor Project in Jagiroad: The upcoming semiconductor unit in Jagiroad will generate direct employment for over 15,700 individuals. Tata Electronics, in collaboration with educational institutions, is actively preparing skilled manpower for the project. Workforce Requirements: 600 managers and leadership personnel 1,700 engineers 1,000 supervisors 1,600

Expansion of Lachit Barphukan Police Academy: Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced plans to enhance the academy in Dergaon, Golaghat district. New Facilities: The expansion includes a CBSE school, nursing and medical training centers, and a stadium for public use, similar to Guwahati’s Sarusajai Stadium. Revamped Academy: The announcement followed the inauguration of the first

Phased Development Plan: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced a systematic, phased plan for the development of historical sites linked to Vaishnav saint Srimanta Sankardev. Major Infrastructure Projects: Inaugurated a ₹11.14 crore development project at Sankardev Than, Patbaushi Satra, and Dev Damodar Dev Guru’s Adi Dham to preserve Assam’s Vaishnav heritage. New Initiatives: Laid

Crime Rate Reduction: Assam has witnessed a 60% decline in crime from 2020 to 2024. Criminal Cases: The number of registered criminal cases dropped from 121,609 in 2020 to 50,215 in 2024. Judicial Improvements: Court cases decreased from 1,54,280 in 2020 to 14,800 in 2024. The chargesheet filing rate increased from 47% to 66%. The

State Government’s Initiative for Urban Sanitation: The state government has announced plans to establish the first sewage treatment plant near Meghdoot Cinema Hall and Borsola Beel at an estimated cost of ₹1,460 crore. Project Scope and Timeline: According to Housing and Urban Affairs Minister Jayanta Mallabaruah, the plant will serve central areas of the city,

Assam CM Announces Geotagging for PMAY Beneficiaries Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced a new round of geotagging to ensure all eligible beneficiaries under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY) receive their benefits. Key Highlights: The initiative aims to prevent the exclusion of eligible beneficiaries. Around 30 lakh beneficiaries in Assam are covered under