Assam government finalizes plan to secure 500 MW of energy from the Ministry of Coal
The Assam Cabinet recently approved several significant decisions aimed at bolstering power supply, healthcare, sustainable energy, housing, and business facilitation across the state.
- Power Procurement and Clean Energy: The Cabinet granted post-facto approval to procure 500 MW of electricity from the Ministry of Coal at Rs 5.79 per unit to ensure affordable power supply. It also approved a 1,500 MW pumped storage project in Karbi Anglong to boost clean energy capacity and support energy storage for renewable sources [2][4].
- Healthcare Funding: Rs 325 crore was sanctioned for the Mukhya Mantri Ayushman Asom Yojana for the fiscal year 2025–26, guaranteeing uninterrupted cashless medical treatment for eligible beneficiaries. This takes the total funding for the scheme this year to Rs 375 crore as part of the government’s focus on strengthening healthcare [2][4].
- Building Regulation Amendments: To promote industrial growth, encourage green building practices, and facilitate affordable housing for the Economically Weaker Section (EWS), the Cabinet amended the Assam Unified Building Construction (Regulation) Byelaws, 2022. This reform is aligned with easing doing business in the state [2].
- Land Proposals Reclassification: Under Mission Basundhara 3.0, the Cabinet approved eight proposals for reclassifying and transferring non-agricultural land in Dhubri and Biswanath districts, supporting better land use and management [2].
These approvals collectively aim to enhance healthcare, power reliability, sustainable energy, housing, and business facilitation across Assam, reflecting the government's inclusive development priorities [2][4].
In related news, ACME Solar has secured ₹3,184 crore funding from REC for a 280MW renewable project [3]. Oswal Pumps has secured a solar pump contract worth ₹442 crore from Maharashtra [3]. Manipal Hospital is set to establish a multi-specialty hospital in Nagpur [3]. The council of ministers has also approved a financial sanction of ₹325 crore for the implementation of 'Mukhya Mantri Ayushman Asom Yojana' in 2025-26 [3].
The amendment to the Assam Unified Building Construction (Regulation) Byelaws, 2022, will allow smaller plots to avail the benefits of 'transit-oriented development' (TOD) policy of urban planning [3]. The cabinet has also approved a 1,500 MW pumped storage project in Karbi Anglong to boost clean energy goals [3].
This article was published on August 14, 2025.
[1] Earlier decisions on governance, cancer care funding, and dairy sector development. [2] [Source for the first four paragraphs] [3] Additional context provided by various news sources. [4] [Source for the fifth and sixth paragraphs]
- The Cabinet's decision to amend the Assam Unified Building Construction (Regulation) Byelaws, 2022, will enable smaller plots to benefit from the 'transit-oriented development' (TOD) policy of urban planning, fostering improved business and housing development.
- The Assam Cabinet's approval of a 1,500 MW pumped storage project in Karbi Anglong is expected to bolster the clean energy sector and support energy storage for renewable sources, aligning with the state's goals for sustainable energy.
- In the finance sector, ACME Solar has secured a funding of ₹3,184 crore from REC for a 280MW renewable project, demonstrating the growth in the renewable energy markets and finance industry.
- As part of its focus on healthcare, the Assam Cabinet sanctioned Rs 325 crore for the Mukhya Mantri Ayushman Asom Yojana in the fiscal year 2025–26, ensuring uninterrupted cashless medical treatment for eligible beneficiaries and contributing to the strengthening of the healthcare industry.
- Oswal Pumps has clinched a solar pump contract worth ₹442 crore from Maharashtra, signifying the expansion of the energy industry and potentially driving economic growth in associated markets, such as agriculture and business.
