Guwahati (Assam) [India], December 1 (HBTV): The Assam Cabinet has approved an increase in the ex-gratia amount for the next of kin of deceased National Health Mission (NHM) employees, raising it from INR 5 lakh to INR 7.50 lakh.
The decision was taken on Sunday during a Cabinet meeting held at Lok Sewa Bhawan in Guwahati, chaired by Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma.
Announcing the decisions, the Chief Minister said the Cabinet discussed the inauguration of the Swahid Smarak built at Paschim Boragaon, Guwahati, in memory of the martyrs of the Assam Movement.
‘Accordingly, on 9 December, earthen lamps will be lit in memory of every martyr of the Assam Movement, along with naam-prasanga. On 10 December, the day of the inauguration of the Swahid Smarak Bhawan, the family members of the martyrs of the Assam Movement will be invited. Simultaneously, every district of Assam will observe Swahid Divas on the same day. During these programmes, the song Swahid Pronamo Tomak will be performed ceremonially in front of gatherings ranging from around 1,000 to 10,000 people, depending on the population of the respective districts. The Cabinet has also appealed to the people to light an earthen lamp in their homes on 10 December to pay homage to the martyrs,’ the Chief Minister said.
The Cabinet also approved a 35 per cent increase in the salaries of employees working at the five Mini ITIs in Dudhnoi, Pathsala, Rangia, Biswanath Chariali, and Titabor. It further cleared the restructuring and enhancement of their fixed pay structure, revising their basic remuneration with an annual increment of 3 per cent, effective from January 1 of the coming year.
In addition, the Cabinet approved the issuance of an ordinance to amend Section 58 of the North Lakhimpur University Act, 2023, enabling the current Registrar to continue for three years, or until a regular appointment is made, ensuring continuity in administrative and academic operations.
The meeting also approved the settlement of land pattas for 660 applicants in Dhubri, Goalpara, Bongaigaon, Sonitpur, Lakhimpur, Golaghat, Nalbari, and Barpeta, and 712 applicants in Sonitpur, Barpeta, and Golaghat under Mission Basundhara.
Further, the Cabinet directed a three-member committee comprising Ministers Dr Ranoj Pegu, Keshab Mahanta, and Pijush Hazarika to invite the Coordination Committee of Tribal Organisations of Assam (CCTOA) to explain their report on the proposal to grant tribal status to six communities. The Chief Minister may join the discussions if necessary.
(ANI)