Assam: CM Himanta Biswa Sarma initiates ‘development fortnight’ in 11 districts

Under the initiative by the Himanta Biswa Sarma’s BJP-led government, development projects worth ₹15,000 crore will be undertaken in 11 districts across the state

Published on: Dec 6, 2022, 20:46:45 IST

By Utpal Parashar

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The Assam government is observing ‘fortnight of development’ in 11 districts across the state, laying foundation stones for new projects and inaugurating completed ones starting Monday.

Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma being greeted by students in Bongaigaon on Monday. (ANI Photo)

The initiative by the Himanta Biswa Sarma’s BJP-led government, in which development projects worth ₹15,000 crore will be undertaken in the 11 districts, is taking place at a time when the opposition Congress is steering the Assam-leg of its Bharat Jodo Yatra.

“This is a new Assam where people don’t want agitations and protests, but they seek development, better avenues for themselves and their children. If we continue at this pace for another 5-10 years, Assam will see a lot of positive changes,” Sarma said on Monday in Bongaigaon district.

On the first day of the initiative, the CM inaugurated a model hospital, a dining hall in a temple in Bongaigaon, laid foundation stones of a new medical college, an integrated deputy commissioner’s office, a convention centre and plans to upgrade Bongaigaon polytechnic college worth over ₹693 crore.

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On Tuesday, Sarma inaugurated and laid foundation stones of projects worth ₹678 crore at Nalbari district which included repair and construction of several roads, a horticulture and agriculture college, a planetarium, setting up of a sports complex, among others.

The development fortnight, which was approved by the state cabinet last month, will continue till December 19. The second phase of the initiative to kick-start infrastructure projects will begin on January 5.

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Utpal Parashar
A seasoned senior journalist, I have nearly three decades of experience across print, digital, and online platforms, covering political transitions, insurgencies, environmental issues, and development stories in India and Nepal. I am skilled in breaking news, leading editorial teams and launch of newspaper editions. I am adept at leveraging digital trends and social media to expand global reach, with a strong ethical foundation and a reputation for impactful journalism. An alumnus of Asian College of Journalism, I joined Hindustan Times in New Delhi as a trainee reporter in May 1997. Over the years, I have been posted in Dehradun, Kathmandu (Nepal) and Guwahati. Currently, as Senior Assistant Editor at Hindustan Times, I lead a team reporting on India’s northeastern states. My work involves in-depth analysis, and engaging multimedia storytelling across formats, including text, photo, video, and interactive content. I am skilled in producing timely, shareable content, leveraging digital platforms and social media to engage global audiences. Throughout my career with the Hindustan Times, I have led diverse editorial teams, designed capacity-building activities, and supported reporters in developing strong story ideas, ethical reporting practices, digital skills, and fact-checking techniques. As Senior Assistant Editor for Northeast India, I have been responsible for guiding correspondents through complex political, humanitarian, and community-level stories using multimedia formats. Earlier, as Foreign Correspondent in Nepal, I produced extensive reporting during Nepal’s democratic transition and the 2015 earthquake and its aftermath.Read More

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