Assam cabinet approves Rs 115.11 crore NABARD loan for infra push

GUWAHATI: (Dec 28) The Assam cabinet approved raising a Rs 115.11 crore loan from NABARD to fast-track infrastructure projects in four districts, Public Health Engineering Minister Jayanta Malla Baruah said.

Briefing reporters after the cabinet meeting on Saturday, Baruah said the loan would help accelerate development works in Karbi Anglong, West Karbi Anglong, North Cachar Hills and Tinsukia districts.

The cabinet also approved amendments to the Assam Police Manual to allow both armed and unarmed branch personnel to appear for promotion to assistant sub-inspector of police, promoting merit-based advancement and improved policing efficiency.