Guwahati, Oct 23: The Assam Cabinet has approved an investment proposal for a Rs 300-crore industrial unit by the Welspun Group, known for its Sintex brand, in Rangia, with the project expected to generate around 300 jobs.
Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced the decision at a press briefing at Lok Sewa Bhawan following the Cabinet meeting on Friday.
“The Cabinet has approved an investment proposal from the Welspun Group, which owns the Sintex brand, to establish an industry worth Rs 300 crore in Rangia. The project is expected to generate employment for around 300 people,” Sarma said.
The Cabinet also approved amendments related to the investment proposal, paving the way for the proposed industrial project in the area.
In another key decision, the Cabinet approved the election rules for the Mising Autonomous Council and the Sonowal Kachari Autonomous Council, paving the way for elections to both councils in November.
Sarma said the government had directed the State Election Commission to conduct the elections.
“The Cabinet has approved the election rules for both the Mising Autonomous Council and the Sonowal Kachari Autonomous Council. We have directed the State Election Commission to conduct the elections in November,” the Chief Minister said.
The approval is expected to facilitate the electoral process for the two autonomous councils.