Govt is implementing Karbi Peace Accord in letter and spirit: CM

CM dedicates development works worth over Rs. 100 crore in Diphu

Provides pre-school kits among the Anganwadi Centres

Dispur, April 17: Chief Minister Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma ushering in a new era of connectivity, and progress in Karbi Anglong, on the first day of his two-day tour to Karbi Anglong today dedicated development works worth more than Rs. 100 crore at a function held near Rengbonghom H.S. School in Diphu. 

The development works encompassing laying, widening, improving, upgrading of roads, including bridges and other projects are expected to revolutionize connectivity in Karbi Anglong.

Speaking at a programme organized on providing pre-school kits among the Anganwadi Centres at Diphu, Chief Minister Dr. Sarma said, “Today is an important day for Karbi Anglong. Connectivity projects worth over Rs. 100 crore have been dedicated to the people along with other important projects. All these projects will bring about unprecedented development in Karbi Anglong”. He also said that the pre-school kit materials at Anganwadi Centres as a whole aim to create a joyful and enriching learning environment for young children, fostering their holistic development through play-based activities and diverse learning materials.

He said that the Anganwadi workers and helpers across the state have been demanding increase in their remuneration for a while. Considering this, he assured that from October 1, this year, steps will be taken to enhance the remuneration for the Anganwadi workers and the helpers. He also said that a one-time grant will also be provided to the Anganwadi workers and helpers. Stating that academic development is the road to development, State government has taken steps to establish Medical College, Engineering College, Sainik School, Cancer Hospital in the hill district. He, therefore, stated that for running all these institutions successfully, the hill district needs human resources. The Chief Minister said that government is taking all steps to revamp academic atmosphere including the infrastructure of educational institutions right from Anganwadi Centres to colleges in Karbi Anglong so that they can produce competent human resources. “We have been undertaking various infrastructure projects with a strong focus on educational needs, and this effort will continue. If we aspire to provide our children with quality higher education, the foundation must be laid early, beginning with proper learning at Anganwadi centres.” The Chief Minister added.

During the speech, the Chief Minister also mentioned about the status of inauguration of a few projects in Kari Anglong. He said that to relieve the people of Diphu from traffic congestion, the 1.4 KM four-lane under-construction flyover from Diphu Stadium to General Post Office being constructed using the financial outlay of Rs. 198 crore will be completed by 31 December, 2025. Moreover, target has been fixed to complete the construction of 29.70 KM road from Hamren to Tumpreng by December this year. He also said that in West Karbi Anglong  the widening work of 23 KM road from Rongjangphong to Amtreng has been going on in full swing. The construction of Cancer Hospital will be completed this year, the Chief Minister stated. He also stated that his government will provide Rs. 1 crore for the construction of Dr. Bhupen Hazarika Stage in Diphu. The Chief Minister on the occasion also unveiled the statues of Reng Bonghom and Queen Kareng Terongpi in Diphu and paid his rich tributes.

Earlier, the Chief Minister upon his arrival at Diphu, chaired a meeting with the ex-cadres of six armed groups who signed the historic Memorandum of Settlement in 2021. He stated that the State government is committed to rehabilitate the ex-cadres of PDCK, KLNLF, KPLT-D, KPLT-R, KPLT-M, and UPLA and enabling them to contribute meaningfully to the peace, progress and prosperity of the region.  He also said that together with Centre’s Rs. 1,000 crore package and State’s development thrust, government is  implementing the Karbi peace accord in letter and spirit. On the occasion, he also reviewed the Terms of Settlement with the ex-cadres of the six erstwhile groups.

Sports and Youth Welfare Minister Nandita Garlosa, Hon’ble MP Amarsing Tisso, MLAs  Bidya Sing Engleng, Dorsing Ronghang CEM of Karbi Anglong Autonomous Council Dr. Tuliram Ronghang and other dignitaries along with senior officials of Assam Government were present on this occasion.