Union Minister of Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER) Jyotiraditya Scindia was on an official visit to the State recently wherein he met Chief Minister Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma to review the implementation of ongoing schemes and programmes of the Ministry in Assam.
According to an official statement, strategies to streamline supply chains in the North East through increased investments in infrastructure, energy, and overall development were discussed in detail.
“The meeting explored the potential of boosting muga silk production, palm oil and agarwood cultivation, promoting diverse tourism opportunities and especially developing border villages,” the statement also read.
DoNER Ministry presented an overview of Assam’s recent progress across various sectors such as health, education, roads, agriculture and food processing, tourism, handloom, handicrafts and textiles, and the energy sector.
The meeting also covered the progress of schemes like PM-DevINE and initiatives of the North Eastern Council (NEC) being implemented in Assam. The Ministry noted that Assam has secured a leading position in the SDG India Index 2023-24. Short-term, mid-term, and long-term planning strategies were also discussed to accelerate the State’s current momentum further.
Following the presentation, Dr. Sarma said, “Assam is now capable of competing with the developed States of India. Assam currently has a GDP growth rate of 14% and if this pace continues, the State’s GDP is expected to reach ₹10 lakh crore in the coming years.”
The Chief Minister further remarked that ongoing developmental projects in the State have significantly increased energy demand, “By the year 2032, the State would require an additional 4,000 MW of power. The State Government has already taken necessary steps to address this future demand.”
The Chief Minister emphasised that every rupee allocated by the DoNER Ministry for various projects is being spent in a manner that directly benefits the public and expressed his gratitude to Union Minister Scindia for continued support from the DoNER Ministry.
Meanwhile, Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia said that his Ministry will continue to provide all necessary assistance to accelerate the State’s growth.
