Assam Cabinet clears automatic land conversion for micro, khadi enterprises

Business To Business, Guwahati, 23^rd June, 2026:   The Assam Cabinet on Tuesday approved a proposal to allow the automatic conversion of agricultural land for certain economic activities, including micro and khadi-based enterprises, allied industries, and solar power projects.
Announcing the decision, Himanta Biswa Sarma said the move is aimed at reducing procedural hurdles and encouraging investment and entrepreneurship in the state.
Key Land Reform Proposal
The Cabinet approved the Assam Regulation of Re-classification and Re-classification-cum-Transfer of Lands (Amendment) Bill, 2026, which will be introduced in the state assembly next month.
Under the proposed changes:

• Agricultural land can be automatically reclassified for eligible micro enterprises.
• Khadi and village industries will benefit from simplified procedures.
• Allied economic activities can be established without seeking separate approvals from district commissioners.
• Solar power projects will also qualify for streamlined land conversion.

• Minimum land holdings
• Endowment fund obligations

• Encourage entrepreneurship and small-scale industries
• Promote renewable energy investments
• Reduce administrative delays
• Attract greater private investment in higher education
• Support employment generation and economic growth