Scindia meets Assam CM, holds discussions on development of Northeast

Scindia bats for agarwood, muga silk, and palm oil push in Assam; reviews key projects with CM Sarma

GUWAHATI, May 16: Union Minister for Communications and Development of the North Eastern Region (DoNER), Jyotiraditya M. Scindia, held a high-level review meeting with Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma in Guwahati on Friday to assess the status of major development projects in the state. The minister underscored the Centre’s commitment to acting as a proactive facilitator in Assam’s development journey. He called for a mission-mode approa…

Scindia meets Assam CM, holds discussions on development of Northeast

Guwahati, May 16 (PTI) Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia met Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma in Guwahati on Friday, and held discussions on streamlining supply chains in the Northeast through more investments in infrastructure, power and last-mile linkages.At the meeting, it was also decided that the Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER) will collaborate with the state government on realising its potential in muga silk productio…

Residents Face Hardships Amid Lack Of Development In Assam-Meghalaya Border Villages

Several remote villages near the Assam-Meghalaya border remain untouched by basic government schemes, this has been alleged by the villagers. One such village is Langkhar, located near the historic Chandubi Lake and under the Chaigaon Revenue Circle and Assembly Constituency in Kamrup district. Over 300 tribal families reside in these villages, which lack essential infrastructure like a proper primary school, electricity, paved roads, and safe d…