Guwahati, June 8 -- Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday announced the allocation of portfolios among members of the Council of Ministers following approval from the Governor of Assam.

The Chief Minister retained key departments, including Home & Political, Public Works Department (Buildings & National Highways), PWD (Roads), Power, Information, Public Relations, Printing & Stationery, in addition to departments not assigned to any other minister.

According to the allocation, Ashwini Ray Sarkar has been given charge of Social Justice & Empowerment, Soil Conservation, and Welfare of Minorities & Development. Ashok Singhal will continue to oversee Health & Family Welfare along with Medical Education & Research.

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