STAFF REPORTER
GUWAHATI: The Assam Cabinet, on Thursday, took a slew of decisions on various aspects. Among these moves are streamlining the pension procedure of teachers; paddy procurement; and appointment of State's star pugilist and Olympic bronze medalist Lovlina Borgohain, among others.
Streamlining pension process: To ensure that the retired teachers of Assam avail of their pension immediately after proceeding on superannuation, the Assam Cabinet has taken a major move. It will be facilitated via a one-window portal entitled 'Kritagyata' of the government. Besides, 'Pension Sewa Kendras' will be constituted in each district.
The respective District Education Officer and the principals of colleges will be authorised for despatching the pension papers on time through the mentioned portal. Once the 'Kritagyata portal' becomes functional, it will help the retired teachers to remain abreast of their post-retirement processes via their mobile phones.
Paddy procurement: In another decision, the State Cabinet approved Rs 160 crores as "Working Capital" to the AFCSCL (Assam Food & Civil Supplies Corporation Limited). It is meant for procuring paddy from the State farmers by providing them with the MSP (Minimum Support Price) of Rs 1,940 per quintal.
DSP post to lovlina: The Cabinet further decided to give an appointment to star pugilist Lovlina Borgohain as DSP (Deputy Superintendent of Police) on probation.
Loan from NABARD: The State Cabinet Cabinet decided to take a loan of Rs 508-crore loan from NABARD (National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development) for sanctioning of various projects under RIDF (Rural Infrastructure Development Funds).
DAC seats: The Assam Cabinet further decided to increase the number of seats in the DAC (Deuri Autonomous Council) from 20 to 26. Of the new proposed members of the Council, 22 will be elected and four will be nominated by the State government.
Uniforms for forest personnel: The Assam Cabinet also decided to provide free uniforms to various Forest personnel from Forest Guards to Deputy Rangers.
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