Guwahati, March 5 -- The Assam Cabinet has approved the establishment of two new private universities- EdTech Skills University and Maa Kamakhya National University, aimed at enhancing higher education and skill development in the state.

These universities will focus on industry-based education and research to better equip students for the workforce.

To improve regulation, the Cabinet has amended the Assam Private Universities Act, 2007, requiring private universities to obtain security clearance before receiving approval. The amendments also establish clear distinctions between private universities and specialized institutions to ensure compliance with state educational standards.

In a push to grow the electronics sector, the Cabinet ...