Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma inspects development projects along Indo-Bhutan border in Kokrajhar

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on February 17 visited the India-Bhutan international border in Kokrajhar district, specifically in the regions of Sikhna Jwhwlao National Park, Bismuri, Ultapani-Sarlapara, and the Bhutanese village of Sarpang.

 

During the visit, CM Sarma assessed the progress of an important infrastructure project aimed at connecting Bismuri in Kokrajhar with Ultapani, Sarlapara, and Sarpang in Bhutan.

 

The 35-kilometer road project, which is set to cost approximately Rs 27 crore, is expected to enhance connectivity and foster greater bilateral cooperation between Assam and Bhutan.

 

In addition to the project review, the Chief Minister engaged in a productive dialogue with local residents of the Sikhna Jwhwlao National Park area, emphasizing the government's commitment to improving the region’s infrastructure and promoting community development.


Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said that a key agenda of the sitting will be to strengthen the administration of Sixth Schedule areas, further adding that the Governor's speech, customarily delivered on the first day of the Budget session, will also be a major highlight.

"It will be a historic moment as it symbolises the return of peace in the state and integration of all people. Kokrajhar, once a hub of Bodoland agitation, will host a special a one-day Assembly session," he said.

"This moment is a high point of my tenure as chief minister," Sarma said, thanking Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Union Home Minister Amit Shah for their support.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in a post on X regarding the special sitting, said, "The NDA Governments, both in the Centre and Assam, have been working tirelessly to empower the Bodo community and fulfil Bodo aspirations. These works will continue with even greater vigour." He also recalled his visit to Kokrajhar, where he witnessed the vibrant Bodo culture.

Shah, also in a post on the micro-blogging site, extended his best wishes to the people of Bodoland.

"This is a significant step towards fulfilling PM Shri @narendramodi Ji's vision to accelerate the development of our Bodo sisters and brothers while nourishing their culture that proudly represents our civilisational ethos," he said.

The remaining of the Budget session will be held at the permanent assembly building in Guwahati.

The session will continue till March 25, with finance minister Ajanta Neog to present the annual budget on March 10.