In infrastructure developments, the Cabinet approved converting the four-lane road leading to Lokapriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport into a six-lane highway.
The Assam Cabinet, led by Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, approved several key initiatives on Wednesday aimed at enhancing infrastructure and education in the state. One significant decision involves banning the serving and consumption of beef in restaurants, hotels, and public places across Assam. According to Sarma, this move builds on the success of the Assam Cattle Preservation Act of 2021, which has effectively regulated cattle slaughter.
In infrastructure developments, the Cabinet approved converting the four-lane road leading to Lokapriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport into a six-lane highway. An additional Rs 116 crore has been allocated for this purpose, bringing the total project cost to Rs 474 crore.
The Cabinet also introduced a new literary award in honor of noted litterateur Dr. Homen Borgohain. The award will include a one-time assistance of Rs 50,000 for government pensioners, and a monthly literary pension will be provided to eligible individuals, excluding government employees.
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Further, the administration decided to transfer Sanskrit and Pali educational institutions (Tols) from the Directorate of Higher Education to the Directorate of Secondary Education for better management.
Looking ahead, CM Sarma revealed plans for a major development boost, with projects worth Rs 1 lakh crore expected to be announced during the Advantage Assam Summit in February 2024, when Prime Minister Narendra Modi visits the state. Key projects include:
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– Expansion of the Bongaigaon Refinery by 5 million MT.
– Upgrading the Namrup Fertilizer Plant at a cost of Rs 10,000 crore.
– Development of a Guwahati Ring Road and an elevated corridor in Kaziranga.
– A new expressway connecting Guwahati, Barapani, and Panchgram at Rs 25,000 crore.
– Construction of a bridge over the Brahmaputra linking Morigaon and Darrang.
– Establishment of two satellite townships at Jagiroad and Palasbari, estimated at Rs 10,000 crore.
– A railway project connecting Guwahati to Gelephu in Bhutan.
Additionally, the Chief Minister confirmed that a Cabinet expansion would take place on December 7.
(With inputs from ANI)
