Assam Chief Minister Allocates Departments to Newly Appointed Ministers
In a significant cabinet reshuffle, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has allocated departments to 12 newly appointed ministers. Key portfolios such as Home Affairs and Education have been assigned, with senior ministers retaining their roles. This restructuring aims to enhance governance and efficiency in the state. The announcement follows the recent swearing-in of ministers, marking a new chapter in Assam's political landscape. Read on to discover the full details of the department allocations and the implications for the state's administration.
Jun 8, 2026, 16:33 IST
Cabinet Restructuring in Assam
On Monday, June 8, Assam's Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma assigned departments to 12 newly appointed ministers in the state cabinet. Sarma retained key portfolios such as Home and Political Affairs, Public Works Department (PWD), Electricity, and Information and Public Relations, along with other departments that had not been allocated to any other minister. Among the senior ministers, Ranoj Pegu was given charge of the Education Department, while Ashok Singhal continued to oversee Health and Family Welfare as well as Medical Education and Research. Bimal Borah was entrusted with responsibilities related to Cultural Affairs, Industry, Commerce, Public Enterprises, and the Act East Policy.
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The Finance Ministry has been assigned to Jayanta Malla Barua, a close aide of the Chief Minister. Sarma announced on social media that, with the approval of Assam's honorable Governor, he is pleased to declare the allocation of departments among the members of the Assam government council. The 12 ministers took their oaths on June 5, while four other ministers were sworn in alongside the Chief Minister on May 12. The departments for these four ministers had already been announced.