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The Assam cabinet has approved the inclusion of the state’s history and geography as compulsory subjects for students of classes 6, 7, and 8, in line with the recommendations of the Justice (Retd.) Biplab Kumar Sharma committee. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma shared the decision on his X account. This curriculum will be mandatory, and students will have to pass a 50-mark exam in each subject.

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said this while briefing the media after the cabinet meeting and added that the decision was taken following the recommendations of the High-Level Committee constituted for the implementation of Clause 6 of the Assam Accord. Retired Justice Biplab Kumar Sharma heads the committee on.

“The Cabinet has decided that Assam history and geography will become mandatory subjects in Classes 6, 7, and 8 across all elementary and upper primary schools in the state. The subjects will be introduced uniformly across the state for “shaping young minds with the knowledge of Assam,” read the X update of Sarma.


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This approval comes a week after the Education Department informed the Assembly that more than 1,400 private schools still lack basic drinking water and toilet facilities. Meanwhile, nearly 28,000 teaching positions remain vacant in government schools.

In addition, the Cabinet approved ₹243.66 crore for the establishment of a Centre of Excellence (CoE) at the Assam Engineering College in Guwahati. Focusing on aerospace and defence, automotive, and electric vehicles, the CoE aims to impart industry-relevant skills, support upskilling, and strengthen the startup and MSME ecosystem.

 

The government also approved the construction of a new Sainik School in Karbi Anglong with an investment of approximately ₹335 crore. This will be the second military school in Longbokhu, Karbi Anglong district. Ranoj Pegu, one of the cabinet ministers for Higher Education, School Education and Tribal Affairs, said the school will be constructed with funds sanctioned by the state and central governments.

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