The Assam government will start “Guardian Ministers” system by giving each of the 14 ministers two to three districts for supervision of all aspects of the government policy.
The Chief Minister has appointed the Guardian Minister for balanced, and speedy development of all the districts.
“The Guardian Minister would supervise the government’s policy decisions, administrative reforms, and other welfare schemes for the public. The Guardian Minister of the district concerned would see how quickly the people can get the benefit of the government’s schemes and projects,” the official said.
They would also recommend awards for best practices in the district. “They will prepare a ‘Vision Document’ for the district in consultation with the district administration and other line departments. They would also prepare a plan for infrastructural development in the district. These ministers would study the resources available in the district and submit a plan to provide employment to unemployed youths in the district. They will recommend district specific matters where Budget provision is required,” the official added.
13 of the 8 ministers including a lone woman minister Ajanta Neog got three districts each while five other ministers assigned two districts each.
