Assam Cabinet Ministers Portfolio Allocation 2026: Himanta Biswa Sarma Retains Home, Power & PWD; Full List Here

Assam Cabinet Ministers Portfolio Allocation 2026: Himanta Biswa Sarma Retains Key Departments, Assigns Crucial Roles to 17 Ministers

Guwahati: In a significant development aimed at accelerating Assam’s growth, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday announced the much-awaited portfolio allocation among members of the newly constituted Council of Ministers. The allocation, approved by the Governor of Assam, reflects a strategic blend of experience and fresh energy in the 17-member cabinet.

Sarma has retained several high-impact departments including Home and Political, Public Works Department (Buildings & National Highways), Public Works Department (Roads), Power, Information and Public Relations, Printing and Stationery, along with any unallocated subjects. This move underscores his continued focus on core governance, infrastructure, and security.

Key Portfolio Highlights:

Dr. Ranoj Pegu (Senior Cabinet Minister): Retained School Education and Higher Education. Additionally assigned Tribal Affairs (Plains) and Information Technology.
Ashok Singhal: Continues with Health and Family Welfare along with Medical Education and Research.
Jayanta Malla Baruah (Close aide of CM Sarma): Given the critical Finance Department, plus Environment & Forest, and Mines & Minerals.
Bimal Borah: Handles Cultural Affairs, Industries, Commerce & Public Enterprises, and Act East Policy Affairs.

Other notable allocations include:

Ashwini Ray Sarkar: Social Justice & Empowerment, Soil Conservation, Welfare of Minorities.
Biswajit Daimary: Handloom, Textiles & Sericulture, Sports & Youth Welfare, Skill Development, Indigenous & Tribal Faith & Culture.
Kaushik Rai: Food & Public Distribution, Housing & Urban Affairs, Cooperation.
Keshab Mahanta: Revenue & Disaster Management, Science & Technology, General Administration.
Krishnendu Paul: Public Health Engineering, Hill Areas, Barak Valley Development.
Nilima Devi: Animal Husbandry & Veterinary, Fishery.
Pijush Hazarika: Agriculture, Irrigation, Parliamentary Affairs.
Susanta Borgohain: Water Resources, Judicial.

Ministers Sworn in Earlier:

Rameswar Teli: Labour Welfare, Tea Tribes & Adivasi Welfare, Transformation & Development.
Ajanta Neog: Women & Child Development, Tourism.
Atul Bora: Panchayat & Rural Development, Assam Accord Implementation, Border Protection, Excise.
Charan Boro: Transport, Welfare of Bodoland.

The Assam Cabinet now comprises 13 ministers from BJP, 2 from AGP, and 1 from BPF — mirroring the ruling NDA alliance’s strength. The NDA registered a historic victory with 102 seats in the 126-member Assam Assembly, with BJP alone securing 82 seats.

In his official announcement on X (formerly Twitter), Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma extended best wishes to the new team and expressed strong confidence that the collective efforts will fast-track Assam’s development and prosperity.

This balanced and development-oriented Assam Cabinet Ministers lineup is expected to bring renewed momentum to governance, infrastructure projects, education, health, and economic initiatives across the state.

Stay tuned for more updates on Assam Cabinet Ministers portfolio allocation and government initiatives.