Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said the creation of thirty-nine new sub-districts will herald a new beginning in the field of administration.
Assam Gets 39 Sub-Districts In Phase 1
Taking to his social media handle, Himanta Biswa Sarma said, “From October 4 onwards, there will be no subdivisions in the state. Subdivisions will now be known as sub-districts.”
The subdivisions in 39 Legislative Assembly constituencies will be replaced by sub-districts. In Phase 2, sub-district offices will be inaugurated in about 35 Assembly constituencies.
“On October 4 and 5, the council of ministers will visit various places in Assam to lay the foundation stone for these sub-districts,” the Chief Minister shared.
Himanta Biswa Sarma also added that the powers and responsibilities of the Sub-District Heads will be similar to those of the District Commissioners.