The Assam Government decided to hike the daily minimum wage of tea
garden workers by ₹ 18, said Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma.
In a cabinet meeting, chaired by CM Himanta, the decision was taken
to hike the wages in both Brahmaputra and Barak valleys with effect from
October 1.
“The cabinet decided to increase the minimum daily wages of tea
garden workers. In Brahmaputra valley, the daily wage has been increased to ₹
250 from ₹ 232 with effect from October 1. In Barak valley, the workers will
get ₹ 228 instead of ₹ 210 from now. So, ₹ 18 will be hiked in both places,” he
said.
Briefing the press after the meeting, CM Himanta said the
government has given instructions to the garden managements to give a 20 per
cent bonus for the ensuing Durga Puja.
“There will be a 3 per cent reservation in government jobs for tea
garden workers and adivasi people with immediate effect. This will be for only
non-creamy layer,” he added.
The Chief Minister said a decision was taken to create Bajali
district by bifurcating the existing Barpeta district.
“At present, the district will be formed with the existing Bajali
constituency from October 11. Later, the demarcation will be done as per
suggestions of the cabinet sub-committee,” he said.
Sharing another decision of the cabinet, CM Himanta said for
students studying in government schools from Class 7 to 12, at least 5 per cent
seats will be reserved in medical and engineering courses.
“This will attract students towards government institutions,” he
said.
“Besides, for the Moran and Matak communities, one magistrate and
one DSP posts will be reserved in Assam Public Service Commission (APSC)
recruitment,” he added.
CM Himanta said the Assam Public Examination (Measure for
Prevention of Unfair Means in Recruitment Ordinance) was approved by the State
cabinet and the details will be shared by Education Minister Ranoj Pegu.
The CM said a code of conduct was approved for the expenses of
cabinet meetings outside Guwahati.
“The ministers while discharging duties attend lots of meetings and
functions. In those, they get many types of gifts. In this regard also, an
important decision was taken and Pegu will intimate it tomorrow,” he said.
The cabinet also decided to ban drinking water bottles of sizes up
to 250 ml from Monday, said Himanta Sarma.
