Guwahati : The Assam Cabinet has approved a Rs 50,000-crore package for capital-intensive infrastructure and welfare projects, with the government focusing on flood protection, healthcare, education, housing and connectivity across the state.

Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced the decision on Sunday, saying the funds would be mobilised through the state’s own resources, NABARD assistance and various Central government schemes. The package includes projects aimed at improving living conditions in tea garden areas, expanding educational infrastructure and strengthening public services.

Housing for tea garden workers has been identified as one of the key areas of investment. The plan also covers the construction and strengthening of schools and colleges, student welfare initiatives, women’s markets and hostels for women. Flood management is another major component of the package, with funds earmarked for strengthening embankments and improving Assam’s resilience to its recurring flood crisis.

The government also plans to invest in primary healthcare, Anganwadi centres, roads and power infrastructure under the package. The proposed spending is expected to support the expansion of basic services while improving connectivity and other essential infrastructure.

Among the major healthcare projects approved by the Cabinet is a Rs 600-crore Proton Beam Therapy facility at Gauhati Medical College and Hospital (GMCH). The facility is intended to provide advanced cancer treatment and is expected to add a specialised treatment option to Assam’s public healthcare system.

The package also includes measures to strengthen the state’s industrial infrastructure, with the government seeking to combine large-scale capital investment with welfare-oriented projects. The Cabinet’s decision comes as the Assam government looks to accelerate investment in infrastructure and public services, with a particular emphasis on projects requiring substantial upfront expenditure.

Sarma said the package was aimed at creating long-term assets and strengthening the state’s development infrastructure rather than limiting spending to short-term interventions. The government said the projects, spread across sectors including health, education, flood management, housing, roads and power, are intended to improve public services while supporting Assam’s broader economic growth.