Guwahati: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday in New Delhi and apprised him of the progress made in various socio-economic indicators and welfare schemes in the state.
“Had the privilege of calling upon Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri @narendramodi ji in New Delhi today”, CM Sarma posted on ‘X’.
“Briefed him on Assam’s notable strides across socio-economic indicators and the near saturation of major welfare schemes,” the chief minister added.
Sarma stated, “On behalf of the people of Assam, I conveyed our anticipation to welcome him on 8th September ~ a moment that will mark another milestone in our state’s development journey.”
Prime Minister Modi is scheduled to visit Assam on September 8 to inaugurate the year-long celebration of Bharat Ratna Dr. Bhupen Hazarika’s birth centenary.
During the visit, the prime minister will also dedicate the nation’s first bio-ethanol plant at Numaligarh in Golaghat district.
The Chief Minister also held a meeting with Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in New Delhi.
Sarma extended an invitation to the Union Minister to visit Assam and lay the foundation stone for the upcoming Swahid Kanaklata Barua University in Gohpur.
“This institution, dedicated to one of Assam’s greatest freedom fighters, Birangana Kanaklata Barua, will be one of the first universities built on an entirely industry-oriented academic approach. Once completed, some of the specialised programs to be offered will be in emerging fields such as Artificial Intelligence, Quantum Computing, robotics, etc,” he added.
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The Assam Chief Minister also called on Union Minister G. Kishan Reddy, who holds the portfolios of Coal and Mines. During their discussion, the Chief Minister emphasized the need to enhance the vibrancy, robustness, and productivity of Coal India’s operations in Margherita.
