Guwahati, 11th March: The Assam government has announced plans to introduce the Meitei script in the education institutions of the state, aiming to preserve, protect, and promote the linguistic identity of Manipuris. This initiative will enable interested students to study Manipuri literature and pursue higher education in Manipuri using the Meitei/Mayek script. Additionally, it will facilitate candidates from Assam to apply for jobs in Manipur that require knowledge of Meitei/Mayek.
The decision was taken during the cabinet meeting held on March 10, where several other key decisions were made. Among these decisions, the government allocated Rs 131 crore for the beautification of the historic Rang Ghar in Sivasagar. The proposed site for the beautification project is Rupohi Pathar, measuring 83 bighas 2 Katha.
Furthermore, the government decided to offer a range of incentives to Tata’s semiconductor facility following the approval of the semiconductor unit in Assam by the Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology, Government of India. The Industries, Commerce, and Public Enterprises Department were authorized to make payments as per the eligibility of the units under the policy.
In a significant boost to the sports sector, the state government approved Rs 380.66 crore for the construction of an open stadium at Amingaon Sports Complex, Kamrup. The stadium will feature a state-of-the-art cricket stadium accommodating 20,000 spectators, along with accommodation for international and national coaches and player hostels.
Moreover, the government approved the draft Assam State Prosecution Service (Amendment) Rules, 2024, amending Rule 15 and 19 of the Assam State Prosecution Service Rules, 2023. This amendment aims to ensure the smooth and efficient conduct of proficiency-cum-skill tests for the selection of candidates through direct recruitment in different categories of posts. The proposed approval will facilitate multiple boards to conduct these tests seamlessly, considering the high number of applications received for direct recruitment.
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