Guwahati, May 26 -- Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday said that his government is committed to providing 2 lakh government jobs and reclaiming encroached char areas and forest lands in the state.

In his speech replying to the Motion of Thanks to the Assam Governor's address in the state legislative assembly, the Chief Minister said, "Our government is committed to providing 2 lakh government jobs in the state. At the same time, we must nurture a generation of youth who can create job opportunities for others by building a strong entrepreneurial ecosystem in the state."

"Our government remains committed to reclaiming encroached char areas and forest lands, and utilising them for the development and greater interest of t...