Assam initiates the MODI program to enhance efforts in promoting cleanliness across districts

The Assam government is set to introduce the MODI scheme, which stands for the 'Most Outstanding District Initiative,' allocating Rs 100 crore to recognize the cleanest district. The state cabinet has approved this policy, wherein districts will undergo evaluation based on 108 criteria to earn the designation of being the cleanest.

Following the delimitation of assembly and parliamentary constituencies in Assam, the government has opted to establish four new districts and 81 sub-districts. The cleanest district will receive Rs 100 crore through the MODI initiative.

During its 100th meeting held in Guwahati on a recent Friday, the Assam cabinet resolved to establish four new districts, which were eliminated on December 31 of the previous year. The newly formed districts are Hojai, Biswanath, Tamulpur, and Bajali. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma explained that 24 sub-divisions will be dissolved while 81 sub-districts will be established.

On August 16, the President of India officially announced the delimitation of assembly and parliamentary constituencies as laid out by the Election Commission of India (ECI). Sarma also mentioned that the District Commissioner will now possess the authority to transfer all officials within the district. From the year 2021 up until the present, the Assam Cabinet has convened for 100 sessions. In the timeframe between 2002 and 2020, the Cabinet had gathered for 264 meetings.