Himanta Biswa Sarma lays foundation stones for 46 projects worth Rs 2,500 cr in Karbi Anglong

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday laid the foundation stones for as many as 46 projects under Public Works Department (PWD), Public Health Engineering (PHE) Department and Health & Family Welfare Departments, among others, totalling approximately Rs 2,500 crore in Karbi Anglong.

Sarma said today's laying of foundation stones are aimed at fulfilling the promises made by him during the campaigning for last year's elections to the Karbi Anglong Autonomous Council. The numerous road protects, including the improvement and upgradation of the 75-km long road connecting Hamren with Howraghat at a cost of ₹922 crore, construction of a new Deputy Commissioner's office complex at a cost of ₹26 crore, to name a few, would prove decisive in fulfilling the hopes and aspirations of the residents of Karbi Anglong, the Chief Minister stated.

Speaking about the project for construction of as many as 130 model anganwadi centres at an aggregate cost of 300 crore and the ₹895-crore allotted for Jal Jeevan Mission, Sarma said these projects manifest the commitments of the current dispensations in the State and at the Centre towards uplift of the residents of Karbi Hills. In coming days, beneficiaries of Orunodoi scheme would be paid a sum of ₹1400 per month, he added. He also spoke about social sector schemes such as Ayushman Bharat and appealed to the members of the general public to make efficient of the facilities being provided by the government.