HT Correspondent
KOKRAJHAR, Nov 6: The 3-day consultative meeting on the vision document, titled ‘Envisioning a Prosperous, Happy, and Peaceful Future for the Communities of BTR’, took place from Monday to Wednesday, at the BTCLA Auditorium Hall, Kokrajhar. This significant programme marked a milestone in the BTC’s efforts to outline a collective vision for peace, prosperity, and unity for all its communities.
Participating in the meeting, BTC CEM Pramod Boro reinforced the BTR government’s commitment to creating a region where peace, happiness, and justice are accessible to all. He highlighted BTC’s vision of inclusivity, ensuring that development initiatives are crafted to benefit every community in BTR. He also emphasised the council’s commitment to governance that considers local needs and aspirations. BTC EM Dharmanarayan Das echoed this sentiment, emphasising BTC’s dedication to peacebuilding and ensuring that the vision document reflects the collective aspirations of the people of BTR.
The consultative meeting was inaugurated on Monday by the Speaker of BTCLA and chairperson of the Vision Document Committee, Khatiram Boro. In his opening address, Speaker Boro stressed the importance of envisioning a shared future for BTR. He acknowledged that each community might have distinct visions but assured participants that the BTC would strive to address these within its capacities. He also noted that the BTC would engage with central and state governments to support needs requiring external intervention.
On the final day, Wednesday, the meeting saw increased participation, with representatives from 31 organisations attending. BTC EM Wilson Hasda addressed the session, emphasising the significance of the vision document process. He underscored that the document is not just an administrative tool but a symbol of hope and aspiration for BTR’s communities. He urged participants to stay engaged, as their contributions would help shape a future where all communities thrive together
Over the three days, representatives from various student bodies and community organisations actively contributed to discussions, sharing their perspectives and priorities. The meetings were chaired by joint secretary of BTC and member secretary of the Vision Document Committee, Rintu Ch Boro. The consultations aimed to involve community representatives, stakeholders, and leaders in meaningful dialogues on the aspirations and challenges faced by each community in the BTR.