Assam's Ambitious Recruitment Drive: 40,000 Jobs

Assam's Chief Minister, Himanta Biswa Sarma, announced a major recruitment drive to hire 40,000 youths, aiming for a total of 1.60 lakh appointments by October 10. The initiative highlights the government's focus on transparency, meritocracy, and boosting sectors like animal husbandry, milk processing, and tourism, to strengthen Assam's economy.

Assam is gearing up for a major boost in public sector employment, with Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announcing a recruitment drive to hire 40,000 youths on October 10. In a stride towards transparency and meritocracy, the state aims to hit 1.60 lakh total appointments.

The campaign is notable for its focus on diverse sectors. Appointment letters for new recruits were distributed across veterinary, tourism, and educational departments. Simultaneously, the government is pushing forward with initiatives in animal husbandry, milk processing, and tourism, underscoring its comprehensive economic development plan.

The animal husbandry sector sees new partnerships with the National Dairy Development Board, with multiple milk processing centers set up to bolster local production. The Chief Minister also highlighted Assam's tourism potential, drawing attention to national campaigns to enhance biogas and bio-CNG production, as part of a sustainable economic strategy.

(With inputs from agencies.)