CM inaugurates Material Recovery Facility and Waste to Compost Plant in Lakhimpur

CM visits and inspects progress of a series of projects in Lakhimpur

In a significant leap to transform North Lakhimpur town into a clean and garbage free area, Chief Minister Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma today inaugurated the MRF (Material Recovery Facility) and Waste to Compost Plant constructed under the North Lakhimpur Municipal Corporation at a function held at Lakhipur today. Built at a cost of Rs. 5.75 crore, the facility will be used for the scientific disposal of wastes.

It may be noted that State government is adopting a unique initiative to transform wastelands in Assam. Through meticulous planning and proper processing of legacy waste, government is freeing up spaces to create urban forests to improve quality of living for citizens. The Chandmari area of 14 number ward of North Lakhimpur Town was freed from the legacy waste, which had been the dumping ground for 40-50 years. The extent of garbage was accumulated in and around Sumdiri river along with nearly four hectare land areas of the ward.  With the inauguration of the project, Sumdiri river will get a new lease of life and around 16 bigha land will be reclaimed. This 16 bigha of land along with the additional allocation of 10 bigha of land will now be developed as ‘Urban Forest cum Urban Retreat Zone’.

Agriculture Minister Atul Bora, Housing and Housing and Urban Affairs Minister Ashok Singhal, MLA Manab Deka, and host of other dignitaries were present on the occasion.  

Dr. Sarma as a part of his tour to Lakhimpur district  also visited the project site connecting North Lakhimpur-Ghunasuti on the Subansiri River, where a major RCC bridge is being constructed. Chief Minister Dr. Sarma reviewed the construction progress of the project which will be built using an estimated cost of Rs. 400 crore. He also asked the concerned officials for its timely completion. It may be noted that the foundation for the project was laid on 16 December, 2022. He also inspected the progress of construction of Lakhimpur Inter-state Bust Terminus, which the Chief Minister said will be operational by August 2025.

Chief Minister Dr. Sarma also visited the construction site of the rail over bridge on Rangajan road in Lakhimpur and assessed the progress of the work. With a project cost of Rs. 62.52 crore the ROB is being constructed on 50:50 cost sharing basis between State government and Railways. Chief Minister Dr. Sarma asked the executing agency to complete the work within a stipulated time ensuring quality of work. The Chief Minister also visited and inspected the under-construction stadium of Lakhimpur. He also took stock of the progress of the work.

The Chief Minister said that under his government, development of the districts on the north bank of the Brahmaputra has received an unprecedented impetus. Upgradation of Lakhimpur College to University, starting a Nursing College in Lakhimpur Medical College are on government’s priority agenda for Lakhimpur district, the Chief Minister added.