CM Himanta Sarma says new infra projects to put Assam in robust growth trajectory

Guwahati, Dec 16: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday (Dec 15) said that the new infra projects will put Assam in a robust growth trajectory and if this tempo of development initiatives continues for a decade, it would become one of the five top-performing states in the country.

 

 

 

 

He was speaking at the launch event of the Jorhat leg of Development Fortnight christened 'Bikashor Babe Eta Pokhek' at the historic court field in Jorhat on Thursday (Dec 15). It may be noted that the Assam government is observing a 'fortnight of development' in 11 districts across the state with the laying of foundation stones for new projects and the inauguration of completed ones involving a financial outlay of Rs 15000 crore.

 

The development fortnight, which was approved by the state cabinet last month will be covered in two phases. The second phase of the initiative to kick-start infrastructure projects will begin in January. The Jorhat leg of the initiative involved bhumi pujan and laying foundation stones of as many as 17 projects involving a financial outlay of Rs. 853.1548 crore. Speaking on the occasion, Chief Minister Sarma hailing the rich socio-cultural and academic prowess of Jorhat district said that to help the district to sustain its traditions, the State government has launched infrastructure projects for the district.

 

 

 

 

 

Sarma said that he is happy to have laid the foundations of 17 infra projects. He said that once completed, the projects will add new momentum to the development of Jorhat and its peripheral areas. Reiterating his government's commitment to the development of Assam and its people, Sarma said for the development to take place, the state needs an enabling environment sans the culture of 'dharna' and 'bandh'.

 

He also appreciated the role of people which has catalysed for ushering in an era new found development. The Chief Minister also sought cooperation from all sections of the people of Assam towards development. He also observed that if this tempo of development initiatives continues for one decade, Assam will surely become one of the five top-performing states of the country. The Chief Minister also said that the infrastructure projects that have been taken off under the programme 'Bikashor Babe Eta Pokhek' will have a far-reaching impact for the development of the Jorhat district.