Guardian Ministers of Assam: The Assam Government introduced the Guardian Ministers Program in 2021 to improve policy and welfare management at the district level.
Assam has a total of 14 guardian ministers, 14 of them also serve as cabinet ministers. Each minister handles 2-4 districts, focusing on welfare and infrastructure.
The Assam Governor on 10th Sept 2024 has notified the new Guardian Ministers of Assam, There were total of 15 GM in Assam, In the recent update only 14 minister were appointed.
List Guardian Ministers of Assam Government
Below is the updated Guardian Minister of Assam 2024
| S.No | Guardian Ministers | Districts |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shri Atul Bora | Kamrup (M), Nalbari |
| 2 | Shri Ranjeet Kumar Das | Bongaigaon, Karimganj, Dhubri |
| 3 | Shri Pijush Hazarika | Sonitpur, Udalguri, Hojai |
| 4 | Shri Keshab Mahanta | Morigaon, Darrang, South Salmara |
| 5 | Smt Ajanta Neog | Jorhat, Nagaon |
| 6 | Shri Ranoj Pegu | Sivasagar, Majuli, Lakhimpur |
| 7 | Shri Ashok Singhal | Goalpara, Biswanath |
| 8 | Shri Bimal Bora | Tinsukia, Charaideo |
| 9 | Shri Jayanta Malla Baruah | Cachar, Hailakandi, Baksa, Tamulpur |
| 10 | Shri Chandra Mohan Patowary | Kamrup, Barpeta, Bajali |
| 11 | Shri Jogen Mohan | Dibrugarh, Dhemaji |
| 12 | Smt Nandita Gorlosa | West Karbi Along, Karbi Along |
| 13 | Shri Urkhao Gwra Brahma | Chirang, Kokrajhar |
| 14 | Shri Sanjay Kishan | Golaghat, Dima Hasao |
What is Guardian Minister?
A guardian minister in India is a senior politician (such as elected MLAs or Cabinet Minister) from the ruling party appointed by a state government to supervise the progress of a particular district.
These ministers play a key role in executing government initiatives and serve as a bridge between the central government and the local administration of their respective districts.
Their role is to oversee progress, address public issues, conduct district visits, inspect offices, and report to the Chief Minister to improve services.
Guardian Ministers Responsibilities
- They are tasked with supervising the overall development and progress of the district.
- They engage with citizens, acting as a government liaison to address citizen concerns.
- They provide personalized attention and support to the district, working closely with the district collector and other officials to address local needs and promote growth.
- As ex-officio chairpersons of the District Planning Committee (DPC), they lead efforts to address common issues between panchayats and municipalities, such as infrastructure development, resource sharing, and environmental protection.
- They aid solutions for issues like- garbage disposal, land acquisition, and the management of major projects.
- They monitor local budgets rigorously, ensuring quarterly reviews.
- They ensure the effective use of government funds for various schemes
Important Links
| Assam Government Website | https://assam.gov.in/ |
| Assam Guardian Minister | Click Here |
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| Bodopedia | Click Here |
FAQs
1. How many Guardian Ministers are there in Assam?
There are a total of 14 Guardian Ministers in Assam, 14 of them also serve as Cabinet Ministers.
2. What do you mean by guardian Minister in Assam?
Guardian Minister is a senior politician from the ruling party assigned by the Governor of Assam to be in charge for a particular district. In Assam, a total of 14 cabinet ministers has been given the responsibility of guardian ministers to oversee 35 districts in Assam.
3. What is the role of Guardian Minister in Assam?
The role of Guardian Minister Assam is to look after the progress of a assigned district, Thy should respectively address public issues, conduct district visit, inspect offices and report to the Chief Minister for the better services.