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India Gazette
06-07-2025
- Business
- India Gazette
PM Modi to inaugurate new terminal of Guwahati airport in November: Assam CM
Guwahati (Assam) [India], July 6 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to inaugurate the new terminal of Guwahati's Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport, and a 6-lane road, with both the projects set to be completed in November, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on Monday. 'We are constructing a new airport (terminal). It will be the most beautiful airport in the country, and the PM will inaugurate it in November along with a 6-lane road,' Sarma told reporters here. Named after the first Chief Minister of Assam, Gopinath Bordoloi, the airport serves as a crucial gateway to the northeastern states of India and connects the region to major domestic and international destinations. It is managed by Adani Airport Holdings Limited (AAHL), a subsidiary of Adani Enterprises, the flagship company of Adani Group. The passenger traffic at Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport (LGBI) in Guwahati increased 7.67 per cent to 6.57 million in the just-concluded financial year 2024-25, according to a statement from the airport on Wednesday. Works for a new airport terminal are at an advanced stage. Once inaugurated, it will significantly add to Guwahati Airport's existing capacity. Earlier today, Sarma also inaugurated the newly constructed Down Town Flyover, making it the 14th flyover in Guwahati. The flyover connects the Narangi area to Kurua. Meanwhile, while preparing for the 2026 Assam Assembly elections, Sarma said that a 'new wave of welfare schemes' will be starting from August 16 and will go on till February. 'As we are starting a new wave of welfare schemes from August, which will continue until February, the results can be any number given the unprecedented welfare schemes that we are rolling out from August 16th. I can feel the vibes, the result will be unprecedented, and the NDA will be somewhere in the sky,' Sarma said. Earlier today, CM Sarma inaugurated 'Bodoland Speaks: From Vision to Action', an initiative of the Bodoland Territorial Council under the Bodoland Happiness Mission at a programme held at Srimanta Sankardev Kalakshetra in Guwahati. CM Sarma, on the occasion, also conferred the Bodoland Lifetime Achievers Award on 18 personalities who contributed immensely to the enrichment of folk cultures in the BTR. The Chief Minister hailed the Bodoland Happiness Mission and said that the mission is an excellent effort to strengthen the peace and stability that the people of BTR achieved over the last five years. He said that the Bodoland Happiness Mission launched in the BTR has been hugely successful in forging happiness in the BTR areas. Giving a contrasting situation that has existed in the Bodoland areas since 1968, which witnessed violence, turmoil and more, CM Sarma said that the demand for self-determination of the Bodo people and the associated fear psychosis generated among the people belonging to other communities living in the areas made Bodoland one of the most disturbed areas. (ANI)
India Gazette
17-06-2025
- Health
- India Gazette
Assam CM inaugurates, lays foundation stones for multiple projects worth Rs 110 cr in Lakhimpur
Lakhimpur (Assam) [India], June 17 (ANI): Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma inaugurated and laid foundation stones for several development projects worth approximately Rs 110 crore in the Lakhimpur district. CM Sarma visited Lakhimpur on Monday and emphasised the district's recent development. These included the new office of the Chief Executive Officer of the Lakhimpur Zilla Parishad at Borimuri, built at a cost of Rs four crore, and the centralised community kitchen of the Akshaya Patra Foundation at Bebejia Kumartup in Azad, to be constructed at Rs 26 crore. He also performed the bhoomi pujan for an eco-park in North Lakhimpur, to be developed on 16 bighas of land at a cost of Rs 4.25 crore, and for the second phase of the North Lakhimpur Urban Water Supply Scheme, estimated at Rs 65 crore. Furthermore, at the Lakhimpur College of Veterinary Science, the Assam CM inaugurated new facilities, comprising a vocational training institute, a guest house, an indoor stadium, a gymnasium, and a canteen, constructed at a cost of Rs 10.7 crore. Addressing a public gathering at Tyag Kshetra in North Lakhimpur, Sarma affirmed that the State Government has remained steadfast in its efforts to develop both Lakhimpur town and the wider district. He stated that alongside the establishment of institutions such as Madhabdev University and Lakhimpur Medical College, efforts are also underway to enhance the infrastructure of the district's spiritual centres. Highlighting key infrastructural strides, CM Sarma cited the construction of a bridge over the Subansiri River, which would connect North Lakhimpur and Ghunasuti, thereby linking Lakhimpur with Dhemaji via Dhakuakhana. The Assam CM further noted that ongoing projects, including a stadium at Chaboti, an Inter-State Bus Terminal, a library, the North Lakhimpur bypass, a Government Law College, a Nursing College, and a cancer hospital, are transforming the district's civic landscape. He noted that through sustained governmental efforts over the past four and a half years, the districts of Biswanath, Lakhimpur, and Dhemaji have emerged as some of the most developed in the state. The Chief Minister remarked that local MLA Manab Deka, in coordination with the district administration, has been diligently working to transform Lakhimpur into a clean and hygienic town, positioning it as a notable model of waste management within Assam. Citing the Chandmari area of North Lakhimpur, CM Sarma observed that nearly four hectares of land near the Sumdiri River had been filled with waste since 1982-83 due to indiscriminate dumping. 'With the site now cleared, the foundation stone for an eco-park has been laid. The proposed park, envisioned as a refuge for rare and endangered plant species, would employ the Miyawaki technique to cultivate dense plantations of native trees,' the CM said. CM Sarma further stated that water from the Subansiri River would serve as the primary source for the second phase of the North Lakhimpur Water Supply Project. Once both phases are complete, residents will have access to clean drinking water, free from arsenic and fluoride contamination. Later in the day, the Chief Minister visited the Silapathar residence of Jonai MLA Bhubon Pegu, where he paid floral tributes to the portrait of the legislator's recently deceased mother and extended his condolences to the bereaved family. (ANI)
India Gazette
17-05-2025
- Business
- India Gazette
DoNER Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia reviews ministry's work in Assam
Guwahati (Assam) [India], May 17 (ANI): Union Minister of Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER) Jyotiraditya Scindia and Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma held a meeting in Guwahati to review the schemes and programmes the Ministry is implementing in the region. The meeting was convened on Friday to assess the developmental activities undertaken by the Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER) in Assam. According to an official statement, strategies to streamline supply chains in the Northeast through increased investments in infrastructure, energy, and overall development were discussed in detail. Notably, the DoNER Ministry is continuing its efforts under five core areas to implement Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision for the transformation of the 'Ashtalakshmi states.' Accordingly, the meeting explored the potential of boosting muga silk production, palm oil and agarwood cultivation, promoting diverse tourism opportunities, and especially developing border villages. The DoNER Ministry presented an overview of Assam's recent progress across various sectors such as health, education, roads, agriculture and food processing, tourism, handloom, handicrafts and textiles, and the energy sector. The meeting also covered the progress of schemes like PM-DevINE and initiatives of the North Eastern Council (NEC) being implemented in the state. The ministry noted that Assam has secured a leading position in the SDG India Index 2023-24. Short-term, mid-term, and long-term planning strategies were also discussed to accelerate the state's current momentum further. Following the presentation, CM Sarma stated that Assam is now capable of competing with the developed states of India. The Chief Minister mentioned the consistent growth of the state's Gross Domestic Product (GDP), saying Assam currently has a GDP growth rate of 14 per cent and if this pace continues, the state's GDP is expected to reach Rs 10 lakh crore in the coming years. In a post on X, CM Sarma highlighted that a roadmap was discussed to streamline supply chains in the North East through more investments in infrastructure, power and last-mile linkages. 'The Ministry is working on a five-point Framework to realise Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of transforming our Ashtalakshmi States. Accordingly, today we agreed to collaborate closely on unleashing Assam's potential in Muga Silk production, Palm Oil and Agarwood Cultivation, Diverse tourism opportunities and Transforming border villages into Vibrant Villages,' he said. The Chief Minister further remarked that ongoing developmental projects in the state have significantly increased energy demand. He noted that by the year 2032, the state would require an additional 4,000 MW of power. 'The state government has already taken necessary steps to address this future demand,' CM Sarma added. CM Himanta emphasised that every rupee allocated by the DoNER Ministry for various projects is being spent in a manner that directly benefits the public and expressed his gratitude to Union Minister Scindia for continued support from the DoNER Ministry. On the other hand, Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia commented that Assam is emerging as one of the leading states in the country. He assured that the DoNER Ministry will continue to provide all necessary assistance to accelerate the state's growth further. DoNER Secretary Chanchal Kumar, Joint Secretary of the Ministry Shree Shantanu, Assam Chief Secretary Ravi Kota, and several other senior government officers were present at the meeting. (ANI)
