Guwahati, Oct. 4 -- In a series of major decisions aimed at boosting growth, employment, and development, the Assam Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, approved multiple decisions on Sunday.

Among its key resolutions, the cabinet decided to reserve 12 per cent of constable and equivalent posts in Assam Police, Commando Battalions, Jail, Fire Services, SDRF, Forest Guards, and Excise departments for permanent residents of Assam serving under the Agniveer scheme.

The scheme is called AGNIPATH, and the youth selected under this scheme will be known as Agniveers. AGNIPATH allows patriotic and motivated youth to serve in the Armed Forces for a period of four years. The AGNIPATH Scheme has been designed to enable a youthfu...