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Assam Launches Gunotsav 2025: 14 Lakh Students to Be Assessed

The Assam government launched the first phase of its flagship education evaluation programme, Gunotsav 2025, on January 6, 2025. This initiative is aimed at assessing the quality of education and ensuring improved learning outcomes for nearly 14.11 lakh students across the state. The program, themed “Ensuring Quality Education”, will be conducted in three phases and […]

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Assam elephant population rises from 5,719 to 5,828 in 7 years

Assam’s latest Elephant Population Estimate 2024 reveals an estimated 5,828 elephants, marking a rise of 109 from the previous 2017 count. This synchronised estimation exercise highlights the stability of Assam’s elephant population despite challenges such as habitat fragmentation and human-elephant conflicts. Key findings underline the critical role of Elephant Reserves and offer recommendations for improved

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Historic Dolphin Tagging Initiative in Assam

India has achieved a significant milestone in wildlife conservation with the first-ever satellite tagging of a Ganges River Dolphin (Platanista gangetica). Conducted in Assam, this initiative marks a major advancement under Project Dolphin, led by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC). The collaborative effort of the Wildlife Institute of India (WII), the

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Mission Basundhara 3.0 Assam’s Push for Indigenous Land Rights

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma officially launched Mission Basundhara 3.0 at an event held at Srimanta Sankardev Kalakshetra in Guwahati. This ambitious initiative is designed to empower indigenous communities by providing them with formal land rights, ensuring greater security and recognition of their holdings. Event Overview Chief Minister’s Remarks Success of Previous Missions Objectives

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Kaziranga Named India’s Second Largest Butterfly Diversity Hub

Kaziranga National Park, renowned for its iconic one-horned rhinoceros, has now gained recognition as India’s second-largest butterfly diversity hub. Following Namdapha National Park in Arunachal Pradesh, Kaziranga is home to an impressive 446 butterfly species. This newfound distinction highlights the park’s rich biodiversity. New Species Discovery The study revealed 18 new species of butterflies recorded in

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Nijut Moina Scheme Launched in Assam to Fight Child Marriage

In a significant move to fight against child marriage in Assam, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma of Assam has initiated the disbursement of monthly financial assistance under the Nijut Moina scheme. This step marks a decisive phase in the government’s ongoing battle against this social issue, aiming to provide crucial support to families and empower

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Tata Group Unveils ₹27,000 Crore Semiconductor Facility in Assam

The Tata Group has inaugurated a ₹27,000 crore semiconductor assembly and test facility in Assam, aiming to produce 15 billion chips annually. This landmark project, set to be operational by next year, aligns with the Indian government’s semiconductor mission and is poised to transform Assam into a key player in the global semiconductor ecosystem. Facility

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Assam’s Charaideo Maidam Nominated for UNESCO World Heritage Site

Charaideo Maidam has been nominated to become North East India’s first UNESCO World Heritage Site in the cultural category. Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced this nomination at the 46th session of the World Heritage Committee held from July 21-31 in New Delhi. If accepted, Charaideo Maidam will be India’s 43rd World Heritage Site, joining Kaziranga National Park and Manas National Park,

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Assam Launches ‘Mukhya Mantri Nijut Moina’ Scheme toPromote Girl Education

The Assam government has taken a commendable step towards promoting girl education and addressing the issue of child marriage in the state. On June 12, 2024, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced the launch of the Mukhya Mantri Nijut Moina (MMNM) scheme, which was approved by the Assam government cabinet. Objectives of the Mukhya Mantri

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Assam’s New IIM Kamrup: Boosting Education And Economy

The central government has approved Assam’s proposal to establish a new Indian Institute of Management (IIM) in Kamrup district. Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced the “in-principle approval” from the Ministry of Education, with IIM Ahmedabad slated to mentor the new institution. Strategic Location With just one IIM in the entire Northeast region, the establishment of IIM Kamrup

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