Question 231

The Assam Cabinet has appointed ministers who would act as guardians for different districts in the state. Who is the Governor of Assam?

Answer

Gulab Chand Kataria

Why?

The correct answer is Gulab Chand Kataria. Key Points The Assam Cabinet has appointed ministers who would act as guardians for different districts in the state. These guardians, each a minister of the Himanta Biswa Sarma Cabinet , have been given the responsibility of 2-3 districts to take stock of welfare schemes, implementation of infrastructure projects, etc. But they won’t be directly involved with people from those districts. The guardian ministers will be assigned with a secretary each and both will have to visit their districts at least once a month. They will also have to visit the districts during emergency situations and conduct extensive tours during natural disasters like floods, cyclones, etc. Additional Information Assam: Chief Minister - Himanta Biswa Sarma Governor - Shri Gulab Chand Kataria (Sworn in as the 31st Governor of Assam on 22 February 2023). National Parks - Dibru-Saikhowa National Park, Kaziranga National Park, Manas National Park, Nameri National Park, Rajiv Gandhi Orang National Park. Dams - Subansiri Lower Dam(Subansiri River), Karbi Langpi Dam(Borpani River).