Guwahati: The President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu on Friday virtually inaugurated and laid the foundation stones for the various projects of Government of Assam and Union Ministries of Road Transport & Highways, Petroleum & Natural Gas and Railwaystoday from Srimant Sankardev Kalakshetra in Guwahati. These include inauguration of Railhead Depot of Indian Oil Corporation Ltd. at Moinarbond, Silchar and two highway projects; laying of foundation stones for – 100 model Secondary Schools in the tea garden areas of Assam; 3000 model Anganwadi centers; two highway projects; and modern Cargo-cum-Coaching Terminal at Agiathori, Guwahati. The President flagged off a train from Guwahati to Lumding Pass upto Shokhuvi in Nagaland and Mendipathar in Meghalaya.
Speaking on the occasion, the President wished for the success of projects related to health, education, railways, road construction, petroleum and women empowerment which were launched today. She expressed confidence that the successful implementation of these schemes will provide new opportunities for business and employment, increase transportation facilities and strengthen the economy in the entire North Eastern Region including Assam.
The President said that better infrastructure is the basis of development of any state. The North-Eastern Region is the centre point of India’s ‘Act East Policy’. She was happy to note that the Central Government is paying special attention to infrastructure and connectivity in this region. She said that the development of Assam can be the engine of development for the entire North Eastern Region.
The President said that the North Eastern Region is rich in natural resources. She noted that Assam contributes 13 percent of India’s total crude oil production. Also, 15 percent of India’s total natural gas production comes from the North Eastern Region. She expressed confidence that the state-of-the-art depot at Moinarband inaugurated today, will help in meeting the petroleum products requirements of the entire Barak Valley as well as of Tripura, Manipur and Mizoram.
The President said that the Central Government is giving special attention to road and railway connectivity in all the North Eastern states, including Assam. She expressed confidence that various projects related to road and railways of which foundation stones laid/inaugurated will increase tourism opportunities apart from enhancing trade and transportation in the region.
The President said that the safety and all-round development of women and children is the sign of a civilized society. To further strengthen the various services for women and children in Assam, 3000 Model Anganwadi Centres launched today is a commendable initiative. She also expressed happiness over laying the foundation stones for 100 Model Secondary Schools with the aim of providing better education for the children of tea garden workers. Earlier on Thursday, President Murmu launched the PARAM SuperComputer facility in IIT Guwahati and virtually inaugurated the Dhubri Medical College Hospital. Assam Governor Professor Jagdish Mukhi, Chief Minister Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma was also present in all programs along with the President of India.
