The Assam Cabinet on Thursday approved the Assam Sattra Preservation and Development Commission Bill, 2025, aiming to establish a commission with quasi-judicial powers to protect Vaishnavite monasteries (Sattras) and their lands, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced, as reported by PTI.

Speaking to reporters after the meeting, the Chief Minister said the proposed Commission would safeguard the sacred heritage institutions, promote their cultural and economic potential, and ensure their preservation for future generations through a balance of modern governance and traditional values.

According to the Bill, the Commission will help secure Sattra lands from encroachment and disputes through transparent governance. It will also promote sustainable economic growth by supporting herita

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