Assam Government Announces Austerity Measures Amid West Asia Crisis

The Assam government has introduced new austerity measures to ensure fiscal discipline and administrative preparedness amid the ongoing West Asia crisis. The Finance Department has imposed a six-month ban on the purchase of new vehicles and restricted foreign travel by ministers and officials except for emergencies or national interest.

The government also ordered cuts in fuel and administrative expenses, reduced official travel and convoy sizes, and encouraged the use of electric vehicles and public transport. Departments have been directed to increase revenue generation and avoid unnecessary public expenditure.