The Assam Cabinet has approved several key policy proposals, including the levy of a Green Cess on vehicle ownership transfers, a 12 percent recruitment quota for ex-Agniveers, and the clearance of Phase II of the Guwahati Riverfront development project, according to reports by India Today NE and The Economic Times.

The decision to impose a Green Cess will affect vehicle ownership transfers across the state of Assam. While the measure has been formally cleared by the Cabinet, specific financial details, fee structures, and execution timelines for the new cess have not been reported yet.

Key Decisions on Quotas and Infrastructure

In a significant employment-related measure, the state Cabinet approved a 12 percent reservation quota for ex-Agniveers who have completed their service under the Agnipath scheme, according to The Economic Times. Further details on which specific state government departments or public posts will cover the quota have not been specified in available reports.

In terms of infrastructure development, the Cabinet also granted approval for Phase II of the Guwahati Riverfront project, as reported by India Today NE. The initiative forms part of urban development efforts in Guwahati, though further technical and financial outlines of the project's second phase are yet to be disclosed.

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This report was prepared by the Vani24 news desk with AI assistance, based on reporting by the publications below.