Guwahati: The Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal, has announced that the Mumbai Port Authority (MPA) has allotted four bighas (around 2.5 acres) to the Assam government for developing public infrastructure.
The Union Minister said that the land parcel has been allotted on lease for a period of 60 years to the Assam Government.
“Located at the prime real estate of Mumbai’s Colaba, the said parcel of land paves the way for the state to develop essential public infrastructure for the direct benefit of its citizens,” he added.
The decision follows a request from the Assam Chief Secretary to the Union Ministry, seeking allocation of land for a dedicated centre or infrastructure project that can serve the long-term needs of the people.
“This is a people-first initiative. The project will be developed in line with the needs and aspirations of the people of Assam. Located at the heart of Mumbai, this will plug a big aspiration of the people of Assam to have access to Mumbai city that can serve the needs of people — be it patients, students or even entrepreneurs,” Sonowal said.
Officials indicated that plans are underway to build facilities of high public utility, including healthcare, education, and incubation centres for entrepreneurs.
The 60-year lease ensures that the government has ample time and flexibility to plan and execute sustainable projects, he added.
Sonowal added that the step aligns with PM Narendra Modi’s vision of an Atmanirbhar Northeast, creating stronger national integration and access to opportunities in India’s financial hub.
“Mumbai is a financial hub. With the development of this land parcel, we are confident that the entrepreneurs from the state can also have access to the opportunities from the maximum city,” Sonowal said.
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Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on X, “This is a really great news for Assam. This parcel of land will allow us to develop critical infrastructure in the heart of Mumbai which will aid a wide section of Assam’s people visiting the city.”
