Guwahati, Aug. 27 -- The Assam Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday, approved a series of sweeping measures aimed at boosting investment, generating employment, and tightening land governance in the state.

A key decision was the introduction of a Standard Operating Procedure (SoP) regulating inter-religious transfer of immovable property.

Under the new policy, individuals seeking such transfers must apply to the government, after which the District Commissioner, Revenue Department, and Assam Police's Special Branch will scrutinize each case for legality, funding sources, and potential security or social risks.

The final decision rests with the District Commissioner. NGOs from outside Assam will be subject...