24x7 Emergency Response Framework available on dialing 112
REGIONAL: Assam Cabinet has approved setting up of a 24x7 Emergency Response Framework to be available on dialing 112 integrating police, fire services and disaster response services into a unified technology-driven platform. Assam Chief Minister Himanta Bkswa Sarma informed that a new Emergency Response Centre (ERC) will be established at the Lachit Barphukan Police Academy in Dergaon in Golaghat district of Assam as approved by the Cabinet.
Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC) will be onboarded to implement the Assam Police Emergency Management System (APEMS) Project (Dial-112)
The in its meeting also approved amendment of Assam Minor Mineral Concession Rules, 2013 as Assam Minor Mineral Concession (Amendment) Rules, 2026. The Rules will modernize mineral governance in Assam by addressing operational gaps, seasonal supply disruptions, and inadequate enforcement mechanisms
All inbound vehicles carrying minor minerals (sand and stone only) from neighboring States shall pay 150 per cu.m. charge and a transit fee of ₹200 per vehicle shall be charged on all vehicles carrying any minor mineral
Cabinet has approved partial relaxation in Austerity measures announced earlier by withdrawing the restriction imposed on foreign visits by Ministers and Government Officials.
Cabinet has approved leasing 33 bighas of land to Kaira District Co-operative Milk Producers' Union Limited (AMUL) for establishment of Bulk Milk Cooler (BMC)/Chilling Centre for milk procurement at Biswanath
This will aid in formalizing milk procurement, strengthening cold storage and create employment opportunities
Meanwhile, the Cabinet has approved introduction of the following Bills in the upcoming session of the Assam Assembly : Assam Tourism (Development & Registration) (Amendment) Bill, 2026; The Assam Shops and Establishments (Amendment) Bill, 2026; Assam Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (Facilitation of Establishment and Operation) Bill, 2026; Assam Ease of Doing Business (Amendment) Bill, 2026; Assam Jan Vishwas Bill, 2026; Guwahati Satellite City Development Authority (GSCDA) Bill, 2026 and Assam Land and Revenue Regulation (Amendment) Bill, 2026.