The Assam government has established December 31, 2026, as the strict deadline for finalizing all pending business reforms, alongside setting January 1, 2027, to bring every government office under the digital e-Office framework. These critical targets form part of an overarching push to enhance administrative efficiency and accelerate governance reforms across the state. The objectives were thoroughly examined during the 21st Monthly Review Meeting involving the state government's senior-most secretaries, with the proceedings taking place under the leadership of Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma at the Kaziranga Conference Hall.
Focus on Deregulation and Ease of Doing Business
A primary emphasis during the high-level gathering was placed on cutting red tape and fostering a better environment for commercial enterprises. Officials evaluated the ongoing implementation status of Deregulation 2.0, the State Business Reform Action Plan, and the District Business Reform Action Plan. Individual departments received clear instructions to streamline regulatory frameworks and wrap up all outstanding procedural reforms within the stipulated timeframe without exceptions.
Financial Management and Administrative Oversight
Financial management measures also occupied a significant portion of the agenda. Discussions covered the Viksit Assam proposal, the rollout of the Green Cess, the submission of annual accounts by societies and public sector undertakings for Gross State Value Added computation, and the advancement of work under the Single Nodal Agency SPARSH system. Departments were directed to elevate financial transparency and guarantee the optimal utilization of public funds. Furthermore, development priorities including Aspirational Districts and Aspirational Blocks Programmes, Sustainable Development Goal indicators, and follow-up actions stemming from previous task force recommendations were closely scrutinized.
Addressing File Pendency and Regional Councils
On the administrative front, the meeting evaluated the delegation of powers to Co-District Commissioners, Sewa Setu, e-Office metrics, and Project Sadbhavana. Although e-Office pendency figures have decreased by 7 percent, a substantial total of 3,04,288 files remain unresolved. Preparations for launching Mission Sadbhavana 3.0 were evaluated concurrently. Additionally, officials reviewed the execution of Centrally Sponsored Schemes within the Sixth Schedule Autonomous Councils, stressing the necessity for scheme-specific memorandums of understanding, the assignment of dedicated nodal officers, and routine monthly reviews to track fund deployment accurately.
Tangible Governance Improvements and Accountability
The Chief Minister underlined that all directives issued during administrative reviews must translate into visible, tangible improvements in public service delivery. He called for synchronized institutional efforts, defined accountability, and time-bound execution across all branches, placing good governance and inclusive growth at the very foundation of Assam's economic trajectory.
