The reigns of the administration of the Assam Government has remained in the hands of the Congress save a brief spell when the BJP took over for a span of two years. At present, however the current government of Assam lies under the jurisdiction of the Indian National Congress. The Congress finally came to power after nearly two decades of juggling the seats with the Assam Gono Parishad (AGP).

The Governor, Lieutenant General Ajai Singh, spearheads the governance of Assam. The former Army Chief was born to Late Shri Raj Dalpat Singh on 20th November 1935 and holds a glorious academic record followed by a career path with path noteworthy milestones at every turning point. He received his Senior Cambridge Degree from Mayo College, Ajmer followed by an M.Sc in Defence Studies from Madras University.

A council of ministers assists the governor. The ministry is led by Shri. Tarun Gogoi who was born in Jorhat District's Rangajan Tea Estate on 1st April 1936. A proficient lawyer by profession, Shri. Gogoi's leadership skills and convincing abilities came into the limelight pretty early in his career. An eminent member of the Students' Union and the Commandership of Students' Volunteer Corps during his college days, the Hon'ble Chief Minister made his mark in the field of politics when he was elected as a member of the Jorhat Municipal Board. This was followed by stints of time when he served as the General Secretary of All India congress Committee and the President of Assam Pradesh Congress (I) Committee before his present designation as the Hon'ble Chief Minister of Assam.

A comprehensive list is hereby provided that cites the names and designation of the present members of the current government of Assam:

Shri Tarun Gogoi
Home, PWD, Finance, Personnel Political, and any other unassigned Department
Dr. Nazrul Islam
Minorities Welfare & Development, Food & Civil Supplies, and Haj affairs.
Sri Gautam Bora
Co-operation and Cultural Affairs.
Sri Ripun Bora
Elementary Education, Secondary Education and Higher Education.
Sri Pradyut Bordoloi
Power (Electricity), Public Enterprises, Industries & Commerce.
Sri Pranab Gogoi
Judicial and Legislative, Handloom, Textiles & Sericulture.
Sri Himanta Biswa Sarma
Guwahati Development, Information Technology and Science & Technology, Health & Family Welfare.
Sri Rockybul Hussain
Tourism, Printing & Stationary, Environment & Forests, and Information & Public Relations.
Smt. Ajanta Neog
Social Welfare and Jails.
Smt. Pramila Rani Brahma
Agriculture and Welfare of Plains Tribes & Backward Classes.
Sri Gautam Roy
Excise and Border Areas.
Sri Dinesh Prasad Goala
Urban Development and Housing.
Sri Chandan Brahma
Panchayat & Rural Development and Transport.
Sri Khor Sing Engti
Hill Areas, Mines & Minerals and Veterinary.
Sri Nurjamal Sarkar
Irrigation, Soil Conservation and Fishery.
Dr. Bhumidhar Barman
Implementation of Assam Accord and Revenue, Relief & Rehabilitation, Administrative Reforms & Training.
Sri Prithibi Majhi
Planning & Development, Labour & Employment and Tea Tribes Welfare.
Sri Bharat Chandra Narah
Water Resources and Parliamentary Affairs.

Minister of State with Independent Charge:
Sri Rihon Daimari
Public Health Engineering

Last Updated on 10 January 2011