In May 2021, which of the following states appointed ‘guardian ministers’ for its various districts?

The correct answer is Assam : The Assam Cabinet on 26 May 2021 appointed ‘guardian ministers’ who would act as guardians for different districts in the state. These guardians have been given the responsibility of 2-3 districts to take stock of welfare schemes, implementation of infrastructure projects etc. The Guardian Minister would supervise the government’s policy decisions, administrative reforms, and other welfare schemes for the public. The Guardian Minister would also suggest policy decisions, if required, for the welfare and development of the district to the government and the matter would be considered by the state cabinet. They will prepare a ‘Vision Document’ for the district in consultation with the district administration and other line departments. Of the 13 ministers , eight ministers including the lone woman minister Ajanta Neog were allocated three districts each while five other ministers assigned two districts each. Assam: Capital: Dispur Chief Minister: Himanta Biswa Sarma Governor of Assam : Jagdish Mukhi Number of districts: 34. Languages: Assamese, Bodo, Bengali Dams: Subansiri Lower Dam(Subansiri River), Karbi Langpi Dam(Borpani River). Registered GI : Muga Silk of Assam, Assam Karbi Anglong Ginger and Tezpur Litchi.