Accelerated development in Assam thanks to government initiatives: CM Himanta

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has claimed that the state is witnessing accelerated development with government initiatives driving growth.

He expressed confidence that Assam will be among the top states in the country within a few years if this pace of development is maintained.

Sarma was speaking on Sunday after inaugurating projects worth Rs 114.17 crore at Jagiroad in Morigaon district.

Addressing a public meeting, he said the government is on track to deliver on its promises, including providing jobs to one lakh youth.

Among other measures is providing mortgage-free loans to youth under the Prime Minister's Atmanirbhar Asom Abhijan.

With an aim to usher in a movement of inclusive financial empowerment, an amount of Rs 10,000 each will be credited to the accounts of the four million members of self-help groups, the CM added.

He said the accelerated development is also due to an environment that keeps conflicts and strikes at bay.

“Another 10 years without strikes and 'andolans' would result in Assam becoming one of the top five states on all fronts,” Sarma said.

Sarma also said his government has taken a “bold decision” to allocate an amount of Rs 810 crore to resolve the thorny issues related to Hindustan Paper Corporation Ltd's paper mills at Jagiroad and Cachar.

The amount was used to alleviate various problems, including compensation for the affected workers of the factories, which were closed due to various factors.

First print: December 25, 2023 | 9:10 am IST