CM Sarma in New Delhi, meets nat’l leaders

CM Sarma meets President of India Ramnath Kovind, Home Minister Amit Shah, Union Minister of Coal, Mines & Parliamentary Affairs Prahlad Joshi, Union Minister for Women and Child Development Smriti Zubin Irani.

Guwahati, July 2 (NKTV): Assam Chief Minister Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma who is New Delhi today met Union Minister for Women and Child Development etc Smriti Zubin Irani and held discussion with her on several issues of women and child development.

Had a productive meeting with Assam CM @himantabiswa ji. Discussed various projects and initiatives for the development of textiles and welfare of women & children in Assam.

Himanta Ji’s commitment & pro-active approach toward holistic development of Assam is commendable. pic.twitter.com/isXf4388NS

— Smriti Z Irani (@smritiirani) July 2, 2021

During the meeting Chief Minister Dr. Sarma flagged key issues predominantly associated with women and chid development as well as matters pertinent to handloom sectors. Talking on the Nirbhaya fund, Dr. Sarma said that his government is exploring different projects like Emergency Support Response System and others for bringing the women folk of the state under the safety net round the clock. Dr. Sarma also informed the Union Minister about various initiatives that the State government has taken to curb human trafficking.

Adarniya @smritiirani ji is an icon of exemplary commitment to work.

Such an honour to have met her today in New Delhi to pay my regards and solicit her guidance on various issues related to women and child development as well as handloom sectors.

Grateful for her hospitality. pic.twitter.com/cLcbxJBzZa

— Himanta Biswa Sarma (@himantabiswa) July 2, 2021

The Chief Minister also informed Union Minister Irani about the steps that his government has taken under Supplementary Nutrition Programme (SNP) under which children from six months to six years, pregnant and lactating mothers are given nutritious food under integrated child development scheme. Dr. Sarma also requested the Union Minister for adequate and timely release of Central share under SNP to Assam as per beneficiary number to cover 300 days. During the meeting Union Minister Irani also requested the State government to furnish the details of Anganwadi Workers and Anganwadi Helpers to enable the government to cover them under Government of India (GOI) insurance scheme.

Responding to Dr. Sarma’s request for the development of textile sector in the state, the Union Minister said that special stress would be given for total implementation of textile schemes in Assam.

Today I called on Mahamahim Rashtrapati Sri Ramnath Kovind ji at President House. I am extremely proud to have received Hon President’s blessings & guidance.

I extended an invitation to him to kindly grace us with his visit to Assam and see Kaziranga.@rashtrapatibhvn pic.twitter.com/Q4UVR2ZXkU

— Himanta Biswa Sarma (@himantabiswa) July 2, 2021

Had the honour of meeting Adarniya Griha Mantri Sri @AmitShah ji at his New Delhi residence this afternoon. Apprised him on Assam's fight against drugs, women trafficking and cattle smuggling.

He was generous and gave valuable guidance. @HMOIndia @CMOfficeAssam pic.twitter.com/fAZ2GJt2qH

— Himanta Biswa Sarma (@himantabiswa) July 1, 2021

In Delhi today called on Union Minister of Coal, Mines & Parliamentary Affairs, Sri @JoshiPralhad Ji at his residence.

So much savour the sumptuous lunch, and grateful for the warm hospitality of the family.

Also had an opportunity to discuss resumption of mining in Assam. pic.twitter.com/JRR5CdblpO

— Himanta Biswa Sarma (@himantabiswa) July 2, 2021

Today in New Delhi met Hon CM Nagaland Sri @Neiphiu_Rio.

We discussed issues of mutual interest and how the two governments can work together and collaborate on strategic matters including border management & development.

— Himanta Biswa Sarma (@himantabiswa) July 2, 2021