Which state government has decided to create a new school education department by merging existing elementary and secondary education departments?

The correct answer is Assam. Key Points Assam govt has decided to create a new school education department by merging existing elementary and secondary education departments. With this, all officers and staff of the two departments will come under the administrative control of the new school education department. It has been done to facilitate the implementation of the National Education Policy 2020. Additional Information Assam is a state in northeastern India. It is known for its wildlife, archeological sites and tea plantations. The ancient pilgrimage site of Hajo and Madan Kamdev, the ruins of a temple complex, lie nearby the capital. Assam: Chief minister: Himanta Biswa Sarma Capital: Dispur Official tree: Dipterocarpus retusus Population: 3.09 crores (2012) Language: Assamese language Statehood: 26 January 1950 Literacy (2011): 72.19% Governor: Jagdish Mukhi