Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma came in Nalbari on Tuesday for a day-long visit, during which he launched 12 initiatives aimed at converting the district into one of the most advanced in the state on all fronts.
The total cost of the 12 projects comes to about Rs 680 crore. Among the projects launched today are the district Sports Stadium Complex at Sariahtoli to be executed at the cost of Rs 51 crore, beautification works of Nalbari town at the cost of Rs 106 crore, the integrated Deputy Commissioner’s Office Complex at an approximate cost of Rs 50 crore, upgradation of Government Politechnic Institute and Industrial Training Institute at the cost of Rs 5 crore, a science centre and planetarium with the first-ever 3D projection system in the State, to name a few.
Several road development projects running into an aggregate of nearly Rs 200 crore were also launched.
Addressing a public meeting at the upcoming district Sports Stadium Complex at Sariahtoli, the Chief Minister exuded confidence these initiatives would go a long way in meeting the aspirations of the residents of Nalbari district.
The Chief Minister stated that these initiatives have the potential to radically transform Nalbari district into one of the most progressive districts on multiple fronts in days to come.
He appealed to the people of the district for their cooperation and support in the government’s endeavour for their socio-economic and educational uplift.
He also announced that he would look into the possibility of construction of a state-of-the-art modern sports stadium at Samata.
The Chief Minister stated that in the next couple of months, projects worth a whopping Rs 40,000 crore would be either inaugurated or launched across various districts. The wave of growth and development that has been unleashed by the current regime in the State is a manifestation of the importance welfare of all sections of the society is being accorded, he added.
Referring to the period when one had to resort to strikes and demonstrations to get a genuine popular demand fulfilled, Chief Minister Sarma said genuine aspirations are being taken care of by the current regime on its own, as it understands the pulse of the public.
The Chief Minister also spoke about various initiatives aimed at the welfare of the public, especially those aimed at poverty alleviation, while appealing for mass participation in these programmes.
He urged economically challenged families that were excluded from the first phase of the Orunodoi plan to apply immediately for the impending Orunodoi 2.0.
He also asked for the public’s help in attaining Mission Basundhara 2.0’s goals. The Chief Minister urged those involved in paddy cultivation to take advantage of the paddy procurement scheme, which was launched to prevent farmers from selling to middlemen and unscrupulous traders in distress.
He stated that all Deputy Commissioners have been instructed to take strict action against any trader found purchasing paddy from cultivators for less than Rs 2,040 per quintal.
