HT Bureau
GUWAHATI, Dec 13: In a major industrial milestone for Assam, the North Boro Lokhindong Limestone Block in Umrangso—auctioned to M/S Dalmia Bharat Ltd has achieved full operational status within an unprecedented nine months from the issuance of the Letter of Intent (LOI), marking the fastest LOI-to-operation project in India.
This exceptional achievement has been credited to the dynamic leadership of Chief Minister Dr Himanta Biswa Sarma, whose continued emphasis on rapid industrial development has transformed project execution timelines across the state.
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The inauguration ceremony witnessed the presence of several key dignitaries, including Debolal Gorlosa, Chief Executive Member of the North Cachar Hills Autonomous Council (NCHAC), and Kaushik Rai, Minister of Mines & Minerals, Government of Assam. Also present were Executive Member Samsing Engti, Additional Chief Secretary Ajay Tewari, Director of Geology & Mining Paragmani Mahanta and Additional Secretary (Mines) Pranjit Warry.
Speaking on the occasion, officials highlighted that the project will unlock significant economic opportunities for Dima Hasao district. With the limestone block entering full operation, the initiative is expected to create substantial local employment, reducing the need for educated youths to migrate outside the district, enhance Council revenue through mineral development and spur overall socio-economic growth in the region. NCHAC CEM Debolal Gorlosa expressed heartfelt gratitude to the Chief Minister, acknowledging his “vision, support and commitment toward accelerating industrial progress in Dima Hasao.” He reiterated that this historic achievement marks a new chapter of development and self-reliance for the district.
