- Himanta Biswa Sarma plans to revamp the entire state machinery on the directives of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
- The revamp will involve freeing deputy commissioners from routine work like issuing gun licenses and having line departments report to them.
- The GDP will be monitored at the district level, with the district headquarters becoming the fulcrum of governance.
Background: Himanta Biswa Sarma as Chief Minister of Assam
Himanta Biswa Sarma was appointed the Chief Minister of Assam in May 2021. He took over from Sarbananda Sonowal after the BJP won the state elections. Since then, he has been taking various initiatives to bring development to the state.
Directives from Prime Minister Narendra Modi
On the directives of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Himanta Biswa Sarma has announced plans to revamp the entire state machinery. The revamp will aim to improve the governance structure of Assam.
Revamp of State Machinery: Freeing Deputy Commissioners from Routine Work
As part of the revamp, the deputy commissioners (DCs) of districts in Assam will be freed from routine work such as issuing gun licenses. The aim is to ensure that DCs can focus on development-related work and improving governance in their districts.
Line Departments to Report to Deputy Commissioners
Another aspect of the revamp is to have line departments report to the DCs. This means that various departments like health, education, and agriculture will be under the supervision of the DCs. The move is expected to bring more accountability and efficiency to the system.
Monitoring GDP at the District Level
As part of the revamp, the GDP will be monitored at the district level. This means that each district will be responsible for its own economic growth. The move is expected to encourage district-level planning and bring more development to the grassroots level.
The Fulcrum of Governance: Moving from Capital to District HQs
Himanta Biswa Sarma has also announced plans to shift the fulcrum of governance from the capital to the district headquarters. This means that the district headquarters will become the center of governance, and more power will be given to DCs to bring development to their districts.
Expected Impact of the Revamp
The revamp of the state machinery is expected to bring more efficiency, accountability, and development to the state. By freeing DCs from routine work and having line departments report to them, the system is expected to become more streamlined. The move to monitor GDP at the district level is expected to bring more development to the grassroots level, and shifting the fulcrum of governance to the district headquarters is expected to bring governance closer to the people.
