Assam CM Biswa Sarma launches projects worth Rs 9.73 bn

27 Dec 2022 CW Team

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma last week laid foundation stones and inaugurated projects worth Rs 9.73 billion in Dibrugarh district.

Sarma also announced that strengthening and improvement of the river banks of Buridihing River will be taken up at an estimated cost of Rs 2.50 billion.

“The government plans to set up a zoo at Tingkhong in the district and Me-Dam-Me-Phi will be celebrated centrally at historic Tipam,” he said, adding that the road from Moran to Digboi passing through Naharkatia will be upgraded to a double-lane road to give a major boost to road connectivity in the area.

“Moreover, 6,000 new beneficiaries under the Orunodoi scheme will be included this year and another 6,000 next year. Besides, ration cards will be provided to 5,000 poor families. The families having ration cards will be entitled to free medical treatment up to Rs 5 lakh,” Biswa Sarma said.

Chief Minister Sarma also said that to strengthen academic infrastructure, the state government will spend around Rs 70 to 80 million on each high school in the state.

As part of the development fortnight, the Chief Minister laid foundation stones for setting up Mini Stadiums at Na Gaon Public Field, Naharkatia, Rajgarh in Tingkhong, Lahowal and Duliajan as well as other projects.

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