Assam CM Evaluates Government Initiatives in Dibrugarh

Guwahati, Jan 27 (NationPress) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma convened a meeting on Monday to assess the progress of various Central and state government schemes at the Chief Minister's Secretariat in Dibrugarh. He received comprehensive feedback from senior officials regarding their implementation and efforts made for the advancement of the Jonai co-district.

During the meeting, CM Sarma reviewed several ongoing projects aimed at the development of the Jonai co-district.

He instructed the Revenue Department to initiate the formation of a new revenue circle to facilitate land-related services for the public.

Additionally, he proposed the establishment of a new development block to ensure the rapid growth of rural regions.

Discussions also covered Mission Basundhara 3.0, focusing on leveraging surplus land in Dhemaji as a land bank for government development initiatives. The Chief Minister directed the relevant department to assist District Commissioner Bikram Kairi in this matter.

CM Sarma urged the Forest Department to undertake afforestation initiatives for the effective use of newly available areas following the construction of embankments along the Brahmaputra River.

Furthermore, he reviewed ongoing projects under the Public Works Department and instructed the acceleration of bridge constructions over the Jelom River and on the route from Nepalibasti to College Tiniali.

The Chief Minister also called on the Power Department to give priority to electrification in remote areas still lacking electricity.

In terms of education, he suggested upgrading upper primary schools to higher secondary schools or merging them with nearby institutions to curb student dropout rates.

He advocated for the transformation of the Simen Chapori health centre into a fully functional hospital.

During the meeting, Chief Minister Sarma reviewed the procurement process for paddy and mustard from farmers, urging for the swift acceleration of paddy procurement and proactive measures for mustard.

He also instructed the relevant department to monitor student attendance at Anganwadi centres.

The law and order situation in the Jonai co-district and submission of charge sheets were also discussed.

Chief Minister Sarma directed senior police officials to ensure timely and efficient submission of charge sheets by police officers during criminal investigations.

Moreover, he emphasized the importance of implementing robust measures to prevent criminal activities, including child marriage.

In reviewing various departmental operations, he stressed that all schemes must be executed within the specified timeframe to benefit the public.