Assam
Assam is the most populous and economically active of the northeastern states and thus acts as the nexus between the mainland and the northeast. Due to insurgencies and armed conflict spanning several decades, Assam struggled to attract major industries, however, and its primary economic drivers are agriculture, led by a thriving tea industry and energy resources – the state accounts for 15% of India’s total crude oil and 50% of the onshore natural gas output. With the settling of several conflicts, the state is poised to build out its pharmaceuticals, information technology, petrochemicals and tourism industries. However, illegal immigration from Bangladesh is perceived as a major problem and has driven increased religious conflict in the state over the past 10 years.
State Summary
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Size
30,285 sq. miles -
Population
31.2 million -
State GDP
$24.65 billion (USD) -
Legislative Assembly Seats
126
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Rajya Sabha Seats
7 -
Lok Sabha Seats
14 -
Party Affiliation
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Asom Gana Parishad (AGP)
United People's Party Liberal (UPPL)
Climate Change
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Recent Articles
Assam reduces the existing tax rate on Motor Vehicle Tax (non-Transport) by 2 percent
Posted on November 22, 2023Assam reduces the existing tax rate on Motor Vehicle Tax (non-Transport) by 2 percent with the aim to promote electric vehicle (EV) adoption in the state. The tax reduction will be available for all EV purchases till March 31, 2025.
Assam Environment and Forest Department issues a notification prohibiting the manufacture, import, stocking, distribution, sale, and use of plastic water bottles
Posted on August 30, 2023Assam Environment and Forest Department issues a notification prohibiting the manufacture, import, stocking, distribution, sale, and use of plastic water bottles below 1000 ml capacity in the state. The notification will come into effect from October 2, 2023.
Assam receives a loan worth $108 million from the World Bank for improving disaster preparedness and enhance flood forecasting
Posted on March 29, 2023
Assam approves its Assam State Renewable Energy (RE) Policy 2022 to create an ecosystem to propel growth of RE in the state
Posted on July 13, 2022
Energy
India faces a complex energy challenge: it needs cheap and abundant energy to power high economic growth and lift its citizens into the middle class. But it also hopes to keep its commitments to the U.N. Climate Change Convention and achieve energy independence. India’s states have the resources to generate the energy India needs, but they take different approaches to fostering the growth of the industry. This section allows you to explore energy news from India’s states and offers the Wadhwani Chair’s analysis of India’s energy sector.
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Coal • Energy Efficiency • Energy-related Transportation • Nuclear • Oil and Gas • Power & Renewable Energy • Power • Renewables •Recent Articles
Assam reduces the existing tax rate on Motor Vehicle Tax (non-Transport) by 2 percent
Posted on November 22, 2023Assam reduces the existing tax rate on Motor Vehicle Tax (non-Transport) by 2 percent with the aim to promote electric vehicle (EV) adoption in the state. The tax reduction will be available for all EV purchases till March 31, 2025.
Assam approves a $624.4 million project to modernize the state’s power distribution system
Posted on October 4, 2023Assam approves a $624.4 million project to modernize the state’s power distribution system. under the revamped distribution sector program (RDSS). The project aims to further augment the distribution system by 2026 and benefit around 6.7 million electricity consumers in the state.
Assam exempts electricity duty on electricity generated from renewable sources consumed on a captive basis for a period of 3 year
Posted on July 26, 2023Assam exempts electricity duty on electricity generated from renewable sources consumed on a captive basis for a period of 3 years, to promote renewable energy and reduce the state’s carbon footprint.
Assam approves the guidelines for granting Right of Way (RoW) to telecommunication infrastructures
Posted on March 1, 2023
Related National Goals
U.S.–India Energy Cooperation Project Tracker — There is currently no data available for Assam. (updated July 3, 2019)
Solar Performance Tracker — Assam reaches 147.92MW (updated March 31, 2021)
Wind Performance Tracker — Assam achieves 0MW (updated March 30, 2021)
Finance
Finance
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Health
While India’s healthcare system is expansive in terms of the number of beneficiaries covered, inequalities in access to high-quality yet affordable care continue to plague delivery systems and push citizens towards the more unregulated private sector. Similarly, while India’s National Health Policy of 2017 promises to reform this system, the responsibility to institute those reforms falls to the states who each have their own unique challenges and opportunities to meet the healthcare needs of their people. This section allows you to explore emerging healthcare policies and news covering new initiatives from India’s states and offers the Wadhwani Chair’s analysis of India’s healthcare sector.
Recent Articles
Assam releases $16.2 million to the Assam Cancer Care Foundation (ACCF) for the construction of 10 cancer hospitals in the state.
Posted on November 15, 2023Assam releases $16.2 million to the Assam Cancer Care Foundation (ACCF) for the construction of 10 cancer hospitals in the state
Ministry for Development of Northeast Region (DoNER) launches 5G training labs and 5G applications for the health sector
Posted on October 4, 2023Ministry for Development of Northeast Region (DoNER) launches 5G training labs and 5G applications for the health sector in all the eight northeastern states.
Assam unveils the Intensified Mission that aims to vaccinate unvaccinated or partially vaccinated children aged between 0-5 years in the state. The program will run from August 7 to October 2023
Posted on August 8, 2023Assam unveils the Intensified Mission that aims to vaccinate unvaccinated or partially vaccinated children aged between 0-5 years in the state. The program will run from August 7 to October 2023.
Assam launches the Ayushman Assam Scheme under the Mukhya Mantri Jan Arogya (MMJA) with the aim of providing universal healthcare coverage in the state
Posted on May 17, 2023Assam launches the Ayushman Assam Scheme under the Mukhya Mantri Jan Arogya (MMJA) with the aim of providing universal healthcare coverage in the state.
Industrial Policy and Business Regulations
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Assam approves the Assam Electronics Policy 2023
Posted on August 30, 2023Assam approves the Assam Electronics Policy 2023, aiming to attract semiconductor manufacturing in the state. Under the policy, the cabinet has approved productivity-linked incentives for the industry.
Assam approves the Assam Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (Facilitation of Establishment & Operation) Rules, 2023
Posted on July 12, 2023Assam approves the Assam Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (Facilitation of Establishment & Operation) Rules, 2023. The rules aim to exempt MSMEs from certain approvals and inspections, required for the establishment and operation in the state for 3 years.
Assam launches the Assam Credit Guarantee Scheme
Posted on June 21, 2023Assam launches the Assam Credit Guarantee Scheme to enable small businesses in the state to access formal credit without collateral. The ACGS scheme is drawn along the lines of the Credit Guarantee Scheme (CGS-I for bands and CGS-II for NBFCs).
Assam grants approval for the inclusion of a third category of benefits within the Assam Microfinance Incentive and Relief Scheme (AMFIRS), 2021
Posted on May 24, 2023Assam grants approval for the inclusion of a third category of benefits within the Assam Microfinance Incentive and Relief Scheme (AMFIRS), 2021. The third category aims to provide assistance to microfinance borrowers whose accounts have been classified as Non-Performing Assets (NPAs), and have an outstanding principal amount of up to 25,000 as of March 31, 2021.
Infrastructure and Governance
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Mizoram constitutes a new boundary committee to handle issues related to the state’s border dispute with Assam
Posted on January 17, 2024Mizoram constitutes a new boundary committee to handle issues related to the state’s border dispute with Assam.
Assam approves the construction of a 1000-km “High-Speed Economic Corridor”
Posted on October 18, 2023Assam approves the construction of a 1000-km “High-Speed Economic Corridor” road project with a cost of $360 million.
Assam announces the “Mukhya Mantri Atmanirbhar Asom” scheme
Posted on September 28, 2023Assam announces the “Mukhya Mantri Atmanirbhar Asom” scheme to provide financial assistance of $2,406 to youth for their self-employment. The registration for the scheme will begin from September 23-24.
Assam approves the proposal to increase the reservation quota for Other Backward Class (OBC) communities in state Universities and Colleges
Posted on July 19, 2023Assam approves the proposal to increase the reservation quota for Other Backward Class (OBC) communities in state Universities and Colleges. The reservation quota for OBCs will be raised from the existing 15% to 27%.
Land & Labor Laws
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Assam approves the Draft Guwahati Central Area Local Area Plan,
Posted on December 27, 2023Assam approves the Draft Guwahati Central Area Local Area Plan, to improve he existing developed areas in the city by improving road network, public spaces, and built up areas.
Assam issues amendments to the Land Acquisition through Direct Purchase
Posted on August 30, 2023Assam issues amendments to the Land Acquisition through Direct Purchase by way of negotiated settlement for all Departments in the state of Assam policy. The amendments are aimed at streamlining and improving the land acquisition process in the state.
Water & Sanitation
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