Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Sunday announced the appointment of 16 ministers as ‘custodians’ of 35 districts in the state.
The ministers will be responsible for coordinating comprehensive development in the areas allocated to them in cooperation with various government departments. They will also serve as essential persons in times of emergencies and natural disasters in those areas.
“I am pleased to announce the allotment of Trust Areas to the esteemed Assam Government Ministers… I am confident that the Ministers will work closely with the district administrations to accelerate our journey towards progress and prosperity,” Sarma posted on X.
Rameswar Teli will be in charge of Tinsukia and Jorhat, Atul Bora for Kamrup (Metropolitan) and Dhemaji, Charan Boro for Kokrajhar, Baksa and Chirang, and Ajanta Neog for Morigaon and Kamrup.
Teli, Bora, Boro and Neg were sworn in as ministers along with Sarma on May 12 and were allotted portfolios.
The other 12 ministers who were sworn in on June 5 have not yet been appointed to ministerial positions and have also been assigned regions.
Among them, Ashwini Rai Sarkar will be in charge of Bongaigaon and Barpeta, Ashok Singhal for Darrang and Dhubri, Bimal Borah for Sivsagar and Charadeo, Biswajit Daimary for Nalbari and Sonitpur, Jayanta Malla Baruah for Tamulpur and Goalpara, and Kuushik Rai for Sreebhumi and Hailakandi.
Keshav Mahanta will look after South Salmara-Mankachar and North Lakhimpur, Krishnendu Paul for Dima Hasao and Cachar, Neelima Devi for Pajali and Udalguri, Bijosh Hazarika for Nagaon, Hojai, Karbi Anglong and West Karbi Anglong, Ranoj Biju for Biswanat and Golaghat, and Sushanta Borgohain for Dibrugarh and Majuli.
After expanding the Cabinet on Friday, CM Sarma announced that the distribution of portfolios to the new ministers will take place within one week.
