Guwahati: The Assam Cabinet on Sunday approved seven Bills for introduction during the upcoming Budget Session of the State Assembly, covering areas such as ease of doing business, MSME promotion, tourism, land regulations and urban development. The Cabinet also approved an integrated emergency response system, new dairy infrastructure by AMUL, amendments to mining rules and partial relaxation of austerity measures.
Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced the decisions after chairing the Cabinet meeting. The Budget Session of the Assam Assembly is scheduled to begin on Monday.
Land amendment Bill gets Cabinet nod
Among the key proposals approved was the Assam Land and Revenue Regulation (Amendment) Bill, 2026.
The proposed legislation provides that land located near religious places and iconic sites in Barpeta, Batadrava and Majuli can be sold only to individuals whose families have been residing in those areas for the past three generations.
Sarma said the Bill had previously been passed by the Assembly but was returned after the Centre suggested strengthening certain provisions before granting Presidential assent. The revised Bill incorporates those recommendations.
Ease of doing business and MSME reforms
The Cabinet also approved the Assam Ease of Doing Business (Amendment) Bill, 2026, aimed at strengthening the state’s single-window clearance system for businesses.
In addition, it cleared the Assam Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (Facilitation of Establishment and Operation) Bill, 2026.
According to the Chief Minister, the proposed MSME legislation will allow entrepreneurs to establish units in non-polluting sectors without obtaining prior government approval during the first three years of operation.
The reforms are intended to improve the investment climate and simplify procedures for businesses.
Tourism and Guwahati satellite city proposals
The Cabinet approved the Assam Tourism (Development and Registration) (Amendment) Bill, 2026, which provides for the registration of homestays, hotels and similar tourism establishments.
Sarma said the colonial-era Sarais Act would be repealed, with its provisions incorporated into the new legislation.
The Cabinet also cleared the Guwahati Satellite City Development Authority Bill, 2026, which proposes the creation of a dedicated authority to oversee development of the satellite city project.
Addressing speculation over private sector involvement, Sarma said the project would be developed by the government.
He added that investments by major corporate groups in Assam would contribute to the state’s economic growth.
Integrated emergency response system approved
The Cabinet approved the launch of a unified Dial 112 emergency response system integrating police, fire, health and disaster response services on a single technology-driven platform operating round the clock.
A new emergency response centre will be established at the Lachit Barphukan Police Academy in Dergaon, while the Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC) will implement the Assam Police Emergency Management System Project.
Sarma said Assam would adopt a model similar to integrated emergency services already functioning in states such as Uttar Pradesh and Telangana.
Austerity measures eased
The Cabinet partially relaxed earlier austerity measures by withdrawing restrictions on foreign travel by ministers and government employees.
Under the revised policy, government employees may undertake personal foreign travel with prior approval from the government.
Official foreign visits for training and other government purposes will also be permitted.
Mining rules amended
The Council of Ministers approved amendments to the Assam Minor Mineral Concession Rules, 2013, to address operational gaps, seasonal shortages and enforcement issues.
Under the revised rules, vehicles transporting minor minerals, particularly sand and stone, into Assam from neighbouring states will be required to pay a charge of Rs 150 per cubic metre and a transit fee of Rs 200 per vehicle.
AMUL dairy project and agar business
The Cabinet also approved the leasing of 33 bighas of land to Kaira District Cooperative Milk Producers’ Union Ltd (AMUL) for establishing a bulk milk cooler and chilling centre in Biswanath to strengthen milk procurement infrastructure.
Additionally, amendments to the Assam Shops and Establishments Bill, 2026, were approved to align the legislation with relevant Central laws.
To streamline the state’s agar industry, the Cabinet constituted a three-member ministerial group to recommend measures that would benefit stakeholders involved in the business.
Conclusion
Ahead of the Budget Session, the Assam Cabinet approved a broad range of legislative and administrative measures aimed at improving governance, boosting investment, strengthening emergency services and supporting infrastructure development. The proposed Bills will now be introduced in the Assembly for consideration.