GUWAHATI: The Assam Cabinet on Friday, July 31, approved the Assam Compressed Biogas (CBG) Policy 2026, aimed at creating a comprehensive framework for converting the state’s organic waste into clean energy.
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Under the new policy, the Commissionerate of Industries and Commerce will serve as the nodal agency for providing single-window clearance and facilitating the time-bound execution of CBG projects.
The Cabinet announced that a comprehensive support and incentive framework based on 6 pillars will be extended to the companies willing to come forward and invest.
In another decision, the Cabinet also approved the notification of Rakhyasini Proposed Reserve Forest and Tharko Nalbari Proposed Reserve Forest in Goalpara as reserve forests.
The Cabinet has approved the Assam Legal Metrology (Government Approved Test Centre) Rules, 2026.The rules will introduce self-certification by manufacturers and third-party certification of weighing and measuring instruments, with the aim of reducing regulatory and compliance burdens.
Further, the Cabinet has approved the Assam Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Subordinate Service (Amendment) Rules, 2026 to regulate recruitment and service conditions of Veterinary Field Assistants. The amended rules are aimed at ensuring transparent and merit-based recruitment, while bringing greater uniformity to the recruitment process and service conditions for Veterinary Field Assistants.