Assam CM inaugurates, lays base of projects worth Rs 680 cr at Nalbari

Now strikes, protests not needed to fulfil aspirations: Himanta

HT Bureau

GUWAHATI, Dec 6: Chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday arrived at Nalbari on a day-long visit during which he inaugurated/laid the foundation stones of as many as 12 projects aimed at transforming the historic district into one of the most progressive ones on all fronts in the state.

The total cost of the 12 projects comes to an approximate amount of Rs 680 crore.

Among the projects inaugurated/launched on Tuesday are the district Sports Stadium Complex at Sariahtoli to be executed at a cost of Rs 51 crore, beautification works of Nalbari town at a cost of Rs 106 crore, the integrated deputy commissioner’s office complex at an approximate cost of Rs 50 crore, etc.

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 co-operation 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, several projects would be either inaugurated or launched across various districts.

Referring to the period when one had to resort to strikes and demonstrations to get a genuine popular demand fulfilled, the chief minister 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 welfare of the public, especially those aimed at poverty alleviation, while appealing for mass participation in these programmes.

He appealed to the economically disadvantaged families which were left out of the Orunodoi scheme in its first phase to apply without fail for the upcoming Orunodoi 2.0.

He also sought the public’s co-operation in achieving the intended aims of Mission Basundhara 2.0.

Appealing to those involved in paddy cultivation to avail of the paddy procurement scheme, the chief minister said this has been launched to ensure there is no distress selling by farmers to middle-men and unscrupulous traders.

He said instructions have been issued to all deputy commissioners to take strict actions against any trader found to be purchasing paddy from cultivators at below Rs 2040 per quintal.