Assam cabinet approves Taj Gateway hotel lease
Assam's cabinet has recently given its approval to the draft Lease Deed for the Taj Gateway Hotel, which is to be signed between the Assam Industrial Development Corporation Ltd. and Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL). The cabinet also agreed to streamline police verification processes for government service appointees, ensuring that character, antecedents, nationality, and the genuineness of documents are verified within six months.
A relaxation was granted to Moran and Matak communities from the ban on Aadhaar enrolment, allowing these communities to enroll fresh Aadhaar cards for applicants aged 18 and above until March 31, 2027. Additionally, the cabinet approved the utilization of Rs 2,100 crore for land acquisition and development of the Aerotropolis Satellite City Project in Guwahati.
The decision to waive the agriculture tax for farmers earning up to Rs 10 lakh in net income was also approved, excluding most small tea growers from the tax. The State Government has also decided to release the SOPD-G fund of Rs 450 crore to BTC as the first installment for the financial year 2026-27. Lastly, the cabinet allocated a budget provision of Rs 118.58 crore in FY 2026-27 for the implementation of the Chief Minister's Jibon Prerana Scheme, aimed at ensuring equitable opportunities for backward communities.
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