Assam Govt to build Rs 2.26 bn Unity Mall in Guwahati

15 Sep 2023 CW Team

It was reported that the Assam Government was contemplating the construction of a 'Unity Mall' (Ekta Mall) in Guwahati, with the intention of promoting national integration and advancing the concept of 'Make in India.' They were also aiming to support the 'One District One Product' initiative, which had been launched earlier in the year.

It was disclosed that this decision was made during the state cabinet meeting held at Janata Bhawan in Guwahati on the evening of September 12, under the leadership of Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma.

According to Jayanta Malla Baruah, Assam Tourism Minister, who announced the significant decisions made during the cabinet meeting, the Unity Mall would be situated near the Assam Trade Promotion Organisation Complex in Betkuchi. The state cabinet had granted approval for a budget of Rs 2.26 billion for the project.

He also mentioned that the mall would include 35 showrooms representing all states and union territories, as well as 35 showrooms representing each of the 35 districts in the state.

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