Assam Cabinet Approves Aadhaar Curbs, Satellite City and ₹2,000-Crore Rural Scheme

Guwahati: The Assam Cabinet on Saturday approved several key decisions, including restrictions on Aadhaar card issuance for people above 18 years of age to curb illegal immigration.

Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said adults seeking Aadhaar enrolment will now require prior state government approval, while ST community members and tea garden workers have been exempted until March 2027.

The Cabinet also approved the development of a satellite city near the Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport, covering parts of Palasbari, Sualkuchi and adjoining areas.

Additionally, a new ₹2,000-crore rural employment and livelihood scheme, VB-G RAM G, will be launched from July 1 to generate jobs and create community assets across panchayats.

The Cabinet further decided that NOCs for central and inter-state deputation of IAS and other All India Service officers will require Cabinet approval. The Budget Session of the Assam Assembly is set to begin on July 6.