Guwahati: In a significant push towards decentralizing administration, the Assam government has announced that 10 newly created co-districts, along with their respective headquarters, will become functional by August 15.
The co-districts slated for operationalization by Independence Day include Boko-Chaygaon, Palashbari, Barchalla, Rangapara, Makum, Digboi, Teok, Mariani, Dholai, and Dudhnoi.
This development brings the state closer to achieving its goal of 78 co-districts, with 39 already operational.
Assam Chief Secretary Dr. Ravi Kota recently chaired a high-level review meeting with senior officials of key departments to assess the preparedness for the operationalisation of the co-districts.
Other critical directives issued during the meeting included adequate staff deployment, timely training of personnel, establishment of basic infrastructure, and issuance of a consolidated government order to facilitate a seamless transition and ensure operational efficiency.
This initiative underscores the state government’s unwavering commitment to improving governance accessibility for all citizens.
By creating these co-districts, the government intends to alleviate administrative pressures on parent districts and make essential services more readily available to the public.
Furthermore, the establishment of these new administrative units is expected to enhance efficiency in governance delivery and foster region-specific development, particularly benefiting areas that face unique geographical or demographic challenges.
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The operationalization of these 10 co-districts marks a significant step forward in Assam’s efforts to strengthen its administrative framework and bring governance closer to the grassroots level.
