Preetom Saikia was today appointed chairperson of Assam State Film (Finance & Development) Corporation by the state government.
According to an official release, Saikia, who is currently the commissioner and secretary of cultural affairs department, has been appointed to the post with immediate effect as it was lying vacant.
TV personality and Congress member Bobeeta Sarma was holding the position before the Assam assembly polls.
She had resigned to contest the assembly polls from Guwahati East constituency.
