In May 2021, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma allocated the finance portfolio to whom, making her the first woman Finance Minister of the northeastern state?

The correct answer is Ajanta Neog. Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on May 11, 2021, allocated the finance portfolio to Ajanta Neog , making her the first woman Finance Minister of the northeastern state. Neog, who was elected to the state Assembly from the Golaghat assembly constituency in eastern Assam, would also hold the social welfare portfolio. She is also a four-time Member of the Legislative Assembly. Assam: Chief Minister - Himanta Biswa Sarma Governor - Jagdish Mukhi. Number of districts - 33.