Assam Proposes New Authority for Guwahati Satellite Cities

Dispur: The Assam Government has introduced the Guwahati Satellite City Development Authority (GSCDA) Bill, 2026 in the Assembly to establish a dedicated authority for planning and developing satellite cities and notified townships around Guwahati.

Housing and Urban Affairs Minister Kaushik Rai said the proposed authority will oversee integrated urban planning, infrastructure development, land management, and investment promotion to support rapid urbanisation and ease pressure on Guwahati’s existing civic infrastructure.