The Assam Cabinet on Monday took a slew of important decisions including approving  guidelines for disbursement of ₹5000 each to 5 lakh farmers of the state under the Mukhya Mantri Krishi Sa Sajuli Yozana for purchase of farm tools and implements after a full house meeting of the cabinet chaired by Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal at the Janata Bhawan, Guwahati.

The Cabinet approved a loan amount of ₹95 crore under RIDF from NABARD for works under the Water Resources Department.

The Cabinet approved incentive for Govermnent doctors, nurses and other healthcare workers under Ayushman Bharat & Atal Amrit Abhiyan. 20% of the total amount for Govt hospitals implementing these schemes has been earmarked for the purpose.

The Cabinet also approved the 10% quota for economically weaker sections of the general category in Govt employment and Govt education institutes.