Guwahati, 2nd March: In a significant move towards infrastructure development, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma dedicated several developmental projects worth Rs 640 crore today in Kamrup Metro.
Chief Minister Sarma led the inauguration of multiple projects alongside esteemed dignitaries, including Keshab Mahanta, Parimal Suklabaidya, Sanjoy Kishan, Queen Oja, Ramendra Narayan Kalita, Siddhartha Bhattacharya, and Atul Bora.
Among the diverse projects inaugurated, the State Cancer Institute in Guwahati stands out, a state-of-the-art healthcare facility costing Rs 395 crores. This institute aims to provide cashless health services under various insurance schemes and cater to patients not only from Assam but across the entire Northeast region.
Simultaneously, the Kar Bhawan in Ganeshguri, costing Rs 112 crores, was inaugurated, enhancing tax management and facilitating the work of over 500 officials and staff, contributing to the development of the state’s economic system.
A novel initiative includes the inauguration of a Night Shelter for home and construction workers in Rehabari, Guwahati, costing Rs 15 crores. This marks the first night shelter designed to offer affordable accommodation for 200 workers, addressing their immediate needs and ensuring improved living conditions.
Furthermore, the Purabi Dairy Plant in Panjabari, with an expenditure of Rs 49 crores, witnessed its expansion from 60 TLPD to 159 TLPD, focusing on processing dairy products, establishing markets for dairy farmers, and enhancing milk production to provide better nutrition for consumers.
The B. Barooah Cancer Institute PET CT Project in Kalapahar, costing Rs 13 crores, introduced state-of-the-art health facilities for cancer patients, streamlining the cancer diagnosis process and aiming to treat approximately 1500-2000 cancer patients annually.
Additionally, the Bhoomipujan for the North Guwahati-Umananda Modular Terminal was conducted at 4 PM, facilitating improved and convenient transportation to Umananda. This terminal is set to accommodate around 2000 passengers daily at Umananda River Terminal, with additional facilities such as waiting areas, shops, and toilets, providing a significant boost to the tourism sector.
In this extensive initiative, the state stands poised to witness a multifaceted developmental push across various sectors, reaffirming its commitment to progress and prosperity.
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