The state of Assam is governed by a multi-party system, in which the Governor is the constitutional head of the state. The Governor appoints the Chief Minister and his/her Council of Ministers, which constitutes the Council of Ministers. The Council of Ministers is responsible for allocating the various portfolios amongst its members and the Chief Minister heads the Council of Ministers. This article provides a list of the current ministers of Assam and a brief overview of the government of Assam.
List of Assam Ministers
At present, the Council of Ministers of Assam is headed by the Chief Minister, Sarbananda Sonowal. The Council of Ministers consists of the following members:
- Sarbananda Sonowal – Chief Minister
- Himanta Biswa Sarma – Finance, Education, Health and Family Welfare, Personnel, PWD, Planning and Development, Information Technology, Science and Technology, Skill Development, Employment and Entrepreneurship
- Chandra Mohan Patowary – Industry Commerce, Transport
- Parimal Suklabaidya – Forest and Environment, Fisheries, Excise
- Jogen Mohan – Revenue and Disaster Management
- Pijush Hazarika – Water Resources
- Keshab Mahanta – Agriculture, Animal Husbandry, Veterinary
- Ranjit Dutta – Social Welfare
- Siddhartha Bhattacharya – Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs
- Sum Ronghang – Labour and Employment
- Ashok Singhal – Public Health Engineering
- Pramila Rani Brahma – Border Area Development
- Phani Bhushan Choudhury – Industries and Commerce
- Rihon Daimary – Excise
- Pallav Lochan Das – Cultural Affairs
- Chandan Brahma – Tourism
- Keshav Mahanta – Assam Accord Implementation
- Ajanta Neog – Handloom and Textiles
Brief Overview of Assam’s Government
The government of Assam is a multi-party system, in which the Governor is the constitutional head of the state. The Governor appoints the Chief Minister and his/her Council of Ministers, which constitutes the Council of Ministers. The Council of Ministers is responsible for allocating the various portfolios amongst its members and the Chief Minister heads the Council of Ministers. The Chief Minister is the leader of the majority party in the Legislative Assembly. The Governor can dissolve the Assembly and call for fresh elections. The Chief Minister and his/her Council of Ministers
Assam, the gateway of Northeast India, is a state located in the northeastern part of India. It is renowned for its rich culture, diverse landscapes, and its notable contributions to the country’s economy and development. The state is served by a number of ministers, who are responsible for managing the state’s affairs, from governance to health and education, to infrastructure and public services.
This article provides a comprehensive list of all the Ministers of Assam, their respective portfolios, and the roles and responsibilities of each minister.
The Ministry for Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions (PP&P) and the Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances (DAR&PG) are headed by the Cabinet Minister of Personnel, Public Grievance and Pensions, Shri Sarbananda Sonowal. He is responsible for administrative reforms, simplification and ease of doing business in the state.
The Ministry of Home Affairs is headed by Himanta Biswa Sarma. He is responsible for maintaining law and order in the state and also for implementing various welfare and development schemes.
The Ministry of Health & Family Welfare is headed by Shri Kumar Sanjay Krishna. He is responsible for formulating policy, guiding and coordinating activities in the areas of public health and medical care in the state. He is also the nodal officer for the Indigenous people living in Assam.
The Ministry of Education & Skill Development is headed by Shri Siddhartha Bhattacharya. He is responsible for overseeing the development and implementation of educational policies and programmes in Assam, as well as for ensuring the quality of school and higher education.
The Ministry of Finance & Planning is headed by Shri Himanta Biswa Sarma. He is responsible for the formulation, coordination and implementation of all financial and economic policies in the state.
The Ministry of Environment & Forests is headed by Shri Parimal Suklabaidya. He is responsible for the conservation and management of forests, environment and wildlife in the state.
The Ministry of Industries & Commerce is headed by Shri Chandra Mohan Patowary. He is responsible for formulating industry-friendly policies and helping nurture, develop and expand the industrial base of the state.
The Ministry of Agriculture & Veterinary Science is headed by Shri Atul Bora. He is responsible for the agricultural and veterinary development of the state.
The Ministry of Transport is headed by Shri Chandra Kumar Bose. He is responsible for formulating and implementing policies for the development and smooth functioning of the transport sector of the state.
The Ministry of Social Welfare, Empowerment & Tribal Affairs is headed by Shri Pijush Hazarika. He is responsible for formulating policies and programmes for the welfare of the people from the Schedule Tribes and Other Traditional Communities.
The Ministry of Tourism is headed by Shri Chandra Mohan Patowary. He is responsible for the promotion and development of tourism in Assam.
The Ministry of Cultural Affairs is headed by Shri Keshab Mahanta. He is responsible for preserving and promoting the cultural heritage, traditions and art and craft of the people of Assam.
This article provides an overview of the various Ministries in Assam and the Ministers who head them. It is important to note that these portfolios can change, and ministers may be added or removed, depending on the needs of the state.