Guwahati, June 13 -- The Assam Cabinet decided to restrict issuance of Aadhaar cards for individuals above 18 years of age, while allowing issuance for ST, SC and Tea Garden communities till March 2027, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on Saturday.

In a State Cabinet breifing here, the Assam CM said, "The Assam cabinet has decided not to provide Aadhar cards to any person above 18 years... ST, SC, Tea Garden people will get an Aadhar card till March 2027."

The Chief Minister further informed about a major urban development initiative.

CM Sarma said, "The Assam cabinet has also approved a Guwahati Satellite City under the Guwahati Metropolitan Development Authority (GMDA) area."

Meanwhile, on Friday, CM Sarma advocated for a new...