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Assam Plans Rs 1.5 Lakh Crore Infrastructure Spend Over Five Years
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said the state will spend Rs 1.5 lakh crore on infrastructure between 2026 and 2031. The plan includes Rs 50,000 crore from Assam’s own resources and…
The Story in Brief
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said the state will spend Rs 1.5 lakh crore on infrastructure between 2026 and 2031. The plan includes Rs 50,000 crore from Assam’s own resources and an attempt to secure Rs 1 lakh crore from the Central government. The proposed work covers roads, schools, urbanisation and rural development.
Speaking at the Independence Day ceremony in Guwahati, Sarma also appealed to migrants who have settled in Assam to list Assamese as their mother tongue in the Census, while allowing Barak Valley residents and tribals to mention their own languages. He announced a 30-day crackdown on child marriage from November 1, eight new co-districts and a Youth Development and Empowerment department.
The Indian Opinion
The government’s claim that Assam has moved from “chai” to “chip” may appeal as a development slogan, but the investment plan still depends on Rs 1 lakh crore from the Centre. Likewise, language appeals should not obscure the Census’s need for accurate reporting, especially in a state with distinct linguistic regions. The real test will be whether Assam raises its own Rs 50,000 crore and completes the promised projects by 2031.
Source: hindustantimes.com
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