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Assam is adding 10 new co-districts, bringing the total to 49. The move aims to decentralize administration and improve public service delivery. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma highlights easier access to essential services. This initiative follows the first phase of 39 co-districts launched last year.

Key Points: Assam Adds 10 New Co-Districts Taking Total to 49

  • Assam introduces 10 new co-districts in second phase
  • Total co-districts now 49 for better governance
  • Services like ration cards, land permissions decentralized
  • Aims to reduce citizen visits to district headquarters
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Assam to add ten new co-districts, taking total to 49

Assam expands governance with 10 new co-districts, decentralizing administration for better public service delivery and grassroots welfare.

"“This will take government machinery to the doorstep of people.” – Himanta Biswa Sarma"

Guwahati, Aug 12

Assam will have 10 new co-districts, increasing the total number of such administrative units in the state to 49, officials said on Tuesday.

The new co-districts include Boko-Chhaygaon and Palashbari in Kamrup district, Borsola and Rangapara in Sonitpur, Mariani and Teok in Jorhat, Makum and Digboi in Tinsukia, Dholai in Cachar, and Dudhnoi in Goalpara. According to a senior official, eight of these are being inaugurated on Tuesday, while the remaining two will be launched on Wednesday.

“With the inauguration of 10 more co-districts in the second phase, the Assam government takes another step towards enhancing governance at the grassroots,” the Chief Minister’s Office said in a post on X. The creation of the new co-districts is aimed at decentralising administration, improving the delivery of public services, and strengthening welfare measures at the local level.

This is the second phase of the government’s initiative to expand co-districts. In the first phase, 39 such administrative blocs were inaugurated in October last year. Earlier, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said that the Assam government’s decision to set up co-districts in the state is a first-of-its-kind approach in the country.

The important features of these co-districts include smaller administrative units below the district level and timely access to essential government services by citizens. Sarma claimed that this significant step will improve efficiency, bringing governance to the grassroots, and it will also streamline citizen-centric services.

A slew of essential services will be provided under this co-district initiative that will include issuing certificates like next of kin, caste, non-creamy layer, PRC, magisterial powers, etc. Moreover, government permission for events, functions, fairs, etc., will also be provided from the co-district office, and the people will not have to visit the district headquarters for the majority of official matters.

Sarma said, “Issue of ration cards, distribution of rice under government scheme, sale and buying permission of lands, etc., will be done at the co-district level. This will take government machinery to the doorstep of people.”

- IANS

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Priyanka N
As someone from Jorhat, I can say this will make a huge difference. The queues at district offices were insane! But I hope they staff these new centers properly - last time many offices were understaffed.
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Aman W
Good move but implementation is key. In my village, the existing co-district office still makes us wait for weeks for simple certificates. More focus needed on training staff and digital systems.
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Shreya B
My relatives in Goalpara have been waiting for this! Dudhnoi getting a co-district will save them 3 hours of travel time. Hope they include online appointment systems too 🤞
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Vikram M
While decentralization is good, we must ensure this doesn't become another layer of bureaucracy. The government should monitor these new offices closely to prevent corruption at local levels.
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Nisha Z
Finally some development reaching smaller towns! My cousin in Boko-Chhaygaon area has to miss work just to get documents attested. This will help daily wage workers the most 🙏
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Karan T
Hope they've considered infrastructure needs. Many existing co-district offices don't even have proper buildings or internet connectivity. Good policy needs proper execution!

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