1. The Assam government has renamed newly created “sub-districts” to “co-districts” to enhance administrative efficiency.
2. This decision supersedes previous notifications dated September 12, 2023, and September 28, 2024.
3. The change is effective immediately.
Guwahati, Oct 02: The Assam government has officially approved the renaming of newly created “sub-districts” to “co-districts,” a move aimed at streamlining administrative processes.
This decision overrides the Department’s earlier notifications—ECF.No 374321/6 dated 12th September 2023 and ECF.No 458412/76 dated 28th September 2024—and has been put into immediate effect.
Under the new framework, the role of the Additional District Commissioner, who was previously in charge of the sub-districts, will now be elevated to Co-District Commissioner (CDC).
This rebranding of both the administrative division and its leadership is expected to bring greater clarity and cohesion in the management of these newly established districts.
The term “co-districts” in English will be translated into “Xama-Zilla” in Assamese, further emphasizing the region’s cultural and linguistic heritage. Accordingly, the Co-District Commissioner will be referred to as “Xama-Zilla Aayukta” in the Assamese language.
This linguistic adaptation is seen as a step to ensure that the administrative reforms are culturally resonant and easier for the local population to relate to and understand.
This initiative is part of a broader set of administrative reforms aimed at improving governance in Assam.
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By elevating sub-districts to co-districts, the government hopes to reduce the administrative burden on larger districts while ensuring that local issues are addressed more efficiently.
The new co-districts will operate as semi-independent administrative units, working closely with the main district administration but with greater autonomy in decision-making.
Officials believe that this change will improve the delivery of government services, especially in remote areas where the distance from the district headquarters has historically caused delays in addressing local issues. The Co-District Commissioners will now have enhanced authority to make decisions on a range of administrative matters, thus speeding up processes that previously required approval from higher authorities.
In addition to administrative efficiency, this move is also seen as a way to bring governance closer to the people. By establishing a more localized administrative structure, the government aims to foster better communication between local authorities and the communities they serve.
These reforms are part of Assam’s larger mission to decentralize governance and improve public service delivery, reflecting the government’s commitment to more effective and responsive administration across the state.
