New Delhi: On Wednesday (July 14), the Assam government decided to approve online alcohol sales in Guwahati for a month on an experimental basis. It was decided during a cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma.
Assam Minister of Water Resources Pijush Hazarika said to expand online services to other parts of the state after success.
“The Assam cabinet has decided to test online liquor sales in Guwahati for a month. If it is successful, we will expand it to the entire state,” Hazarika said.
Taking into account the instructions of the Madras High Court and High Court, in view of COVID19, Assam liquor stores, will be able to accept online orders and deliver liquor within the Guwahati Municipal Corporation (GMC) area.
At the same time, the Assam state cabinet also agreed to provide employment opportunities for tea garden workers under the MGNREGA plan when there is little or no work in the winter. These works will excavate ponds and the construction of roads.
The Assam cabinet said Golaghat and Sarupathar Revenue Circles will be marked arid zones. Disaster Management Minister Jogen Mohan, Irrigation Minister Ashok Singhal and Finance Minister Ajanta Neog will evaluate these areas physically
Assam government decided to use the funds received from the 15th Finance Committee to build schools and parks in the village. Government marked the Department of General Affairs, Management Division of Secretariat to amalgate and renamed Department of General Affairs.
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