Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma highlighted the inseparable connection between the state’s Satra institutions and the broader Vaishnavite tradition during the Assembly debate. He expressed optimism that public awareness about this relationship would increase over time. Sarma reaffirmed his government’s dedication to providing land rights to tea garden communities, with plans to distribute land pattas to around 1.5 lakh families this year and cover nearly three lakh families in the next few years.
The Chief Minister defended the government’s decision to continue with the National Pension Scheme (NPS) while offering the Unified Pension Scheme (UPS) as an alternative. He pointed out that the NPS already covered over 1.5 lakh government-recruited youths and argued that the UPS could provide better post-retirement benefits in many cases. Sarma also addressed the progress of various flagship projects, including the satellite initiative, proton therapy facility, and the state’s OTT platform, noting advancements in these endeavors.
Sarma expressed disappointment that the Opposition had not inquired about the status of past budget announcements. He mentioned that tenders for the satellite project were finalized, orders for the proton therapy facility were forthcoming, and work on the OTT platform was underway.
