Central and state schemes will be synchronized in Assam: PM Narendra Modi

GUWAHATI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi informed Assam chief minister, Sarbananda Sonowal that all Central and State Government schemes would be synchronized and coordinated to enable the people of the State to derive optimum benefits out of the schemes.

Sonowal on Sunday met was Prime Minister Modi at his 7 Race Course Road Residence and apprised him of the State Government’s efforts towards relief, rehabilitation and reconstruction works in the aftermath of the floods.

According to a official communique, Sonowal also drew the attention of the Prime Minister of the extent of damages caused by flood and erosion and funds required by the State in rehabilitation and reconstruction works. Sonowal also outlined the immediate and long-term measures undertaken by the State Government to mitigate the flood and erosion related impact and sought the Centre's assistance for both.

Sonowal stated that a report has already been submitted to the Centre. Prime Minister Modi assured support and assistance to the flood ravaged Assam and said that a Central Team would visit Assam in a week to assess the actual damages caused by floods.