Assam to make shelter home for transgenders: CM Sarma. Assam has positioned itself as one of the five fastest growing states in the country. At least 159 per cent rise in mutual funds in Assam during the last five years where the investment rose from Rs 11,298 crore to Rs 29,268 crore. The Chief Minister earlier said that Assam’s growth rates of 14-15 per cent which is more than the national average. The state is dedicated to aiding the nation’s growth, particularly by providing qualified human resources for a range of industries. It is also the leading contributor in the mutual funds from the northeastern region from 2020 to 2024. It also has the highest percentage of women in the state, according to the state’s Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, who took to his X handle and wrote, \”A shelter for the transgender community. Our Govt is ringing in a new era of inclusivity. We are setting up a dedicated shelter home in Guwahati for the Transgender community so that they have a safe space to stay in\”