Overview

• The Assam government has announced that ten newly-created co-districts will become operational on August 15, 2025, bringing the total to 49.
• The new co-districts—Boko-Chaygaon, Palasbari, Barchalla, Rangapara, Makum, Digboi, Teok, Mariani, Dholai, and Dudhnoi—were carved from six existing districts.
• This expansion is part of a broader plan to establish 78 co-districts across Assam, eventually covering all 126 legislative assembly constituencies.
• Co-districts are designed to decentralize administration, improve service delivery, and address region-specific needs by handling local governance issues such as land, civil supplies, and disaster management.
• Preparations for the rollout, including staff deployment, infrastructure setup, and training, are underway under the direction of Chief Secretary Dr. Ravi Kota.