Guwahati: The Assam government has approved the setting up of 50 MW solar power plant spread across 1000 bigha of land by APDCL in Borsola in Sonitpur district.

The decision was taken at a meeting of the state cabinet, which was presided over by Jayanta Malla Baruah, state minister of public health, engineering, skill development, employment, and entrepreneurship.

According to Baruah, the installation of a 50 MW solar park in Borsola "further protects the land from any potential of future encroachment."

The cabinet has also approved the Sagar Mala project's closed river circuit, which would link five pilgrimage sites: Kamakhya, Doul Gobinda, Ashwaklanta, Umananda, and Pandu Nath.

"These locations will be connected by a ferry that offers a hop-on hop-off service. The state government and the Center will collaborate on it. According to him, the Center will own 55% of the stock, with the State holding the remaining 45%.
Speaking at a press conference following the meeting, Baruah said that the cabinet also resolved to spend Rs 4,362 crore installing smart power metres in 44 lakh homes. We anticipate that this will result in 5,000 job openings for technicians and 2,000 for research agents, the man stated.

Additionally, the cabinet resolved that, going forward, certifications from Industrial Training Institutes (ITI) would be comparable to the High School Leaving Certificate (HSLC) and Higher Secondary. "Moreover, the board will have this authority. It's a big decision for Assam's technical education "said Baruah.

For administrative efficiency, Cabinet also approved the creation of a single commissionerate under the Department of Food, Civil Supplies, and Consumer Affairs, combining the Office of Controller of Legal Metrology and Directorate of Food, Civil Supplies, and Consumer Affairs.

Giving approval to the revision of Rule 13, 15 and Form B Part II of the Assam Services (Commutation of Pension) Rules, 1965, would provide assistance to pensioners by changing the procedure for sanctioning Commutation of Pension.
It also approved the completion of the remaining portions of the 107 MLD Capacity South Guwahati West Water Supply Project under GMDA, ensuring that inhabitants will have access to potable drinking water.

Cabinet further approved the completion of the remaining portions of the 107 MLD Capacity South Guwahati West Water Supply Project under GMDA, ensuring that inhabitants of South West Guwahati will have access to potable drinking water.

Further, the Mission Basundhara 2.0 timelines were extended in the meeting to enable all eligible people to avail the benefits of the service.

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