Assam Chief Minister Himanta Sarma recently announced two significant policy changes aimed at employment and environmental regulation. The state government has officially approved a 12% quota for Agniveers—personnel who have completed their service under the central government's Agnipath scheme—for recruitment into various state departments. This reservation applies to positions within the Assam Police, including both Armed Branch (AB) and Unarmed Branch (UB) constable roles. Furthermore, the quota extends to commando personnel, jail warders, firemen, State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) constables, forest guards, and excise constables.

In a separate policy move, the administration is introducing a green tax on older vehicles. While the specific rates and implementation timeline for this tax were not detailed in the initial announcement, the policy is intended to discourage the use of older, more polluting vehicles within the state. These decisions reflect a dual focus on integrating military-trained personnel into the state workforce and updating environmental standards for the transport sector. The government has framed these moves as part of a broader administrative reform strategy, though specific details regarding the economic impact of the green tax or the long-term integration plan for Agniveers remain to be fully elaborated by state officials.