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Politics
Assam Government Announces Drive to Decentralise Power and Governance
✍️ The Assam Tribune
🗓 19 Aug 2026, 06:03 PM
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The Assam state administration said it will shift decision‑making closer to citizens by promoting decentralised governance.
The Assam government has unveiled a policy aimed at bringing administrative power nearer to the populace, signalling a shift towards decentralised governance structures.
Officials indicated that the move will involve delegating greater authority to local bodies such as district councils and municipal corporations, with the objective of improving service delivery and responsiveness.
The initiative is presented as part of the state's broader effort to enhance governance efficiency, though detailed implementation plans were not disclosed at the time of the announcement.
Officials indicated that the move will involve delegating greater authority to local bodies such as district councils and municipal corporations, with the objective of improving service delivery and responsiveness.
The initiative is presented as part of the state's broader effort to enhance governance efficiency, though detailed implementation plans were not disclosed at the time of the announcement.