Guwahati: Thirty-nine new sub-districts or ‘Xama-Zilla’ in Assam will become operational from October 4, an official notification stated.
According to the notification, each sub-district will have its headquarters, which will also begin functioning on the same day.
The sub-districts have been established in the state to boost administrative efficiency.
“The Governor of Assam is pleased to notify that the sub-districts are known as ‘Xama-Zilla’ in Assamese and 39 nos. of the following Sub-districts ‘Xama-Zilla’ along with the headquarters shall become functional with effect from 4th October 2024 in the public interest,” said the notification issued by General Administration Department commissioner and secretary MS Manivannan.
The sub-districts will be headed by an assistant district commissioner and aided by two assistant commissioners, besides officials and staff of various relevant departments.
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This initiative is aimed at enhancing synergy, productivity, and efficiency at the grassroots level for a citizen-centric administration.