President Draupadi Murmu inaugurates several projects in North East
Various projects of the Assam government and the Union Ministries of Road, Transport and Highways, Petroleum and Natural Gas, and Railways were inaugurated on Friday by President Droupadi Murmu
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The various projects of the Assam government and the Union Ministries of Road, Transport and Highways, Petroleum and Natural Gas, and Railways were inaugurated on Friday by President Droupadi Murmu.
Two highway developments at Moinarbond, Silchar, 100 model secondary schools in Assam’s tea estate regions, 3000 model Anganwadi centres, and a contemporary cargo-coaching facility at Aghtori, Guwahati are among the projects.
She also flagged off a train to depart from Guwahati for Lumding Pass, Shokhuvi (Nagaland), and Mandipathar (Meghalaya).
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According to the President, if these plans are implemented successfully, they will expand business and employment possibilities, improve transportation infrastructure, and boost the economy throughout the entire North Eastern area.
“Infrastructure is the basis of development of any state. The North Eastern region is the centre point of India’s ‘Act East Policy’. The central government is paying special attention to infrastructure and connectivity in this region. The development of Assam can be the engine of development for the entire North Eastern region,” she added.
The President further said that the North Eastern region is rich in natural resources. “Assam contributes 13 percent of India’s total crude oil production and15 percent of India’s total natural gas production comes from the North East. The state-of-the-art depot at Moinarband inaugurated today, will help in meeting the petroleum products requirements of the entire Barak Valley as well as of Tripura, Manipur and Mizoram.”
She said that the central government is giving special attention on road and railway connectivity in all the North Eastern states including Assam. “The multiple projects related to road and railways will increase tourism opportunities apart from enhancing trade and transportation in the region.”
The President added that the safety and all-round development of women and children is the sign of a civilized society. “To further strengthen the various services for women and children in Assam, 3000 Model Anganwadi centres and 100 Model Secondary Schools launched today is a commendable initiative.”
