GUWAHATI: The Assam government has approved a monthly remuneration of ₹9,000 for Gaon Pradhans (gaonburhas), recognising their role in grassroots administration and local governance.
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This was announced by Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma after a State cabinet meeting that was held in Dibrugarh on Monday, December 23.
Effective January 1, the compensation will benefit 278 Gaon Pradhans in Forest Villages and 668 in FRA villages in non-Sixth Schedule areas.
This move has been implemented to ensure better administrative support at the village level, reinforcing their role under the FRA Act of 2006.
