CM Dr Himanta Biswas Sarma launched Jorhat leg of development fortnight.

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Chief Minister Dr Himanta Biswas Sarma launched the Jorhat leg of development fortnight christened Bikashor Babe Eta pokhe at the historic court field in Jorhat today.

It may be noted that Assam Government is observing fortnight of development in 11 district across the state with laying of foundation stones for new project and inauguration of completed ones involving financial outlay of Re.15000 crore. The development fortnight which was approved by the state cabinet last month will be covered in two phases the second phase of the initiative to kick start infrastructure projects will begin in january.the Jorhat leg of the initiative involved bhumi pujan and laying foundation stones of as many as 17 projects involving financial outlay of Rs. 853.1548 crore.

Speaking on the occasion chief minister Dr Himanta Biswas Sarma healing the rich socio, cultural and academic prowess of Jorhat district, said that to help the district to sustain its traditions, state government has launched the infrastructure projects for the district.he said that he Happy to have laid the foundations of 17 infra projects.he said that once completed, the projects will add a new momentum to the development of Jorhat and it’s peripheral areas. Reiterating his government’s commitment to the development of Assam and it’s people Dr Himanta Biswas Sarma said for the development to take place,the state needs an enabling environment sans the culture of dhama and bandh. He also appreciated the role of people which has catalysed for ushering an era new found development.he also sought cooperation from all sections of the people of Assam towards development.he also abserved that if this tempo of development initiatives continue for one decade, Assam will surely become one of five top performing states of the country. The chief minister also said the infrastructure projects that have been taken off under the programme Bikashor Babe Eta pokhek will have a far reaching impact for the development of Jorhat district. He said that the lachit maidam memorial and culture project will be completed in two years and once completed.the site will be transferred into one of the most sought after tourist destinations of the state. Dr sarma also said that the freedom memorial park that he laid the foundation at the promise of Jorhat central jail once completed give the people a new space for amusement.he said that the unrelenting endeavours of the state government will continue for the betterment of all sections of the people of Assam. Under Jorhat leg development fortnight the infra projects that will come up are lachit maidam and cultural projects for Rs. 14982.54 lakh ,road between Jorhat and komarbondha for Rs 26905.16 lakh, flyover at komarbondha over rly line for Rs 7827 .12 lakh, interested DC office in Jorhat for Rs 4961.57 lakh, district sports complex at Jorhat for Rs 5000 lakh, Bapuji mini stadium at mariani for Rs 1078.40 lakh. Teok compus of Assam women University for Rs 2851.28 lakh, culture complex after the name of gomdhar konwar for Rs 25 lakh, Research initiatives for upgrading the existing three iTls of Jorhat district into a centre of excellence for Rs 1510.92 lakh,a freedom memorial park at the complex of Jorhat central jail for Rs 13491 lakh,four sub stations of APDCL at Jorhat district for Rs 4441.49 lakh a silk college at Titabor Rs 2241 lakh.wlcome address of the program was given by MLA Jorhat LAC Hitendra Nath Goswami.minister for finance Ajanta neog. Minister for l&PR, water Resources etc. Pijush Hazarika, minister for Handloom and textlle UG Bhramar. Minister for health and family welfare keshab Mahanta. Minister for education Dr Ranoj Pegu, minister culture affairs Bimal Bora, minister for Power Nandita Garlosa ,MPs Topon kumar Gogoi, kamakhaya prasad Tasa.MLAs Hitendra Nath Goswami, Renupama Rajkhowa.Bhabandra Nath Bharali, Rupjyuti kurmi, and other dignitaries were present on the occasion.

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