The Assam government, led by Education Minister Ranoj Pegu, proposes to halt teacher recruitment in colleges with low student enrollment. Following the school amalgamation policy, colleges with fewer than 500 enrolments may merge departments or institutions. Pegu aims to enhance gross enrolment ratio (GER) in higher education, prioritizing enrollment growth. This mirrors the government's previous school amalgamation efforts, targeting underutilized resources and improving educational quality.