Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma led a series of high-level review sessions with key departments to evaluate the advancement of major government schemes and infrastructure projects aimed at boosting the state’s development. The Chief Minister highlighted that the discussions concentrated on fortifying the execution of initiatives under the “Double Engine Government” to ensure timely delivery of commitments to the people of Assam.
During a meeting with the Finance Department, Sarma assessed preparations for the upcoming state Budget and deliberated on measures to fulfill government pledges. He emphasized, “Throughout the day, I chaired meetings with key departments to review the progress of schemes of our Double Engine Govt, which will give thrust to Assam’s development journey.”
In a separate review session with the Health Department, Sarma addressed various issues concerning the enhancement of the healthcare sector in the state. The talks encompassed strategies to lower the Infant Mortality Rate (IMR) below the national average by 2029, address staff shortages in hospitals, upgrade healthcare facilities in tea garden areas, and sustain free diagnostic programs.
Sarma also oversaw the follow-up actions resulting from the recently conducted Mega Health Camps and evaluated the advancement of crucial health initiatives being rolled out statewide. Additionally, in another meeting, Sarma engaged with officials from the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI), National Highways and Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited (NHIDCL), and National Highways Infra Management Limited (NHIML) regarding the progress of significant ongoing infrastructure projects in Assam.
The projects under review included the proposed Gohpur-Numaligarh Tunnel, the Guwahati-Silchar Expressway, the Kaziranga Elevated Corridor, and the Kamakhya Ropeway project, among others. Sarma directed officials to expedite ongoing projects and ensure their timely completion while upholding work quality. These meetings are part of the Assam government’s broader efforts to enhance infrastructure, healthcare, and governance delivery across the state.
