Guwahati, Jan 12 (NationPress) The Chief Minister of Assam, Himanta Biswa Sarma, on Monday presented job appointment letters to 296 individuals from the Tea Tribes and Adivasi communities who were chosen through the Assam Direct Recruitment Examination (ADRE). He emphasized that the extensive recruitment of youth from tea gardens into government positions is set to bring about significant social change.

The letters were distributed during a ceremony at the GMCH Auditorium. Among those recruited, 130 candidates secured Grade-IV positions, while 166 candidates were appointed to Grade-III roles across various government departments.

With these new appointments, the total number of jobs created by the current government has reached 1,56,679.

Reflecting on past recruitment efforts, Sarma noted that candidates from these communities had previously been appointed to teaching positions on November 12, to roles within the Assam Police and Home Department on December 8, and to both technical and non-technical posts in the Health Department on December 24.

In his address, the Chief Minister stated that Assam is now leading the way by effectively implementing a unified examination system for recruitment across various departments.

Despite facing challenges such as ensuring error-free examinations and navigating legal issues, the recruitment process was carried out with utmost transparency, he noted.

Sarma highlighted that the state government has introduced a 3% reservation for eligible Adivasi and Tea Tribe youth in all Grade-III and Grade-IV roles, recognizing their 200-year contribution to Assam’s tea industry. He mentioned that nearly 1,000 candidates from these communities have been appointed under this quota, emphasizing that this recruitment drive serves as a catalyst for significant socio-economic transformation.

The Chief Minister also announced that the 3% reservation would now extend to Grade-I and Grade-II positions, allowing youth from tea garden areas to aspire for higher roles such as magistrates, police officers, and professors. This initiative aims to foster a competitive academic environment among students from these communities.

In terms of welfare initiatives, Sarma revealed that 30 MBBS seats have been set aside for Tea Tribe students in Assam’s medical colleges, with an additional 14 seats recently approved. Furthermore, 44 hostels are being built across the state for Tea Tribe and Adivasi students, and financial support is being provided under the Shahid Dayal Das Panika Self-Employment Scheme.

He also mentioned the recent decision by the Assam Legislative Assembly to confer land rights to residents of tea garden “lines”.

Encouraging the newly appointed candidates to take pride in their heritage, the Chief Minister urged them to serve the tea garden regions with dedication and compassion and to maintain high standards in public service.