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HBS conducts his 1st cabinet meeting; read to know the key decisions taken
May 11: The new Cabinet under the Chief Ministership of Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma held its first meeting on 11 May, 2021 & resolved to fulfill the promises made to the people. Ministers Pijush Hazarika and Keshab Mahanta and Political Secretary to the Chief Minister Jayanta Malla Baruah were appointed as Spokespersons to convey the outcomes of each Cabinet to the media. The following important decisions were taken in the cabinet meeting:
1. To contain Covid cases, more restrictions & containment measures would be put in place from May 13, 2021. Detailed SOP will be issued on Wednesday. In case restrictions have to continue for more than a fortnight, Govt will consider financial relief package for weaker sections.
The Cabinet discussed in details the prevailing COVID situation in the state. Each minister will be appointed to oversee the COVID 19 situation in two or more districts. They will undertake visit to their respective districts and hold meeting with DC, Joint Directors of Health and other senior officers to submit the report to Chief Minister and Health Minister within three days of their visit.
2. As promised during elections, the Cabinet decided to give employment to 1 lakh educated unemployed youths of the state in posts considered essential to improve public service delivery. A committee has been constituted to prepare roadmap for appointing one lakh youths to government jobs under the Chairmanship of Finance Minister. Other members will be Chief Secretary, Principal Secretary to Chief Minister and Principal Secretary Health, Education and Home. They will prepare report to be submitted to the government very shortly.
3. To ease the burden of loans availed by the women from Micro Finance Institutions, a Committee has been constituted to examine various aspects and make recommendations within one month. A committee has been constituted to assess the financial involvement arising out of waiver of loans given by micro-finance institutions. Chairman of the Committee will be Hon’ble Minister Ashok Singhal with Principal Secretary to the Chief Minister and Principal Secretary of Finance, P&RD as members.
