Guwahati: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Sunday laid the foundation stone for 23 development initiatives worth Rs 545.19 crore at Rangia giving a major infra boost to the region.

“I have directed officials to ensure timely execution so these initiatives will bear the fruits of development and prosperity for people of Assam.” Sarma tweeted.

He continued, “Today we are observing ‘A Day Dedicated to Development’. I am happy to have kickstarted it by inaugurating a 4-lane link road that will connect Rangia to NH-31. Our Govt is committed to invest over ₹10,000 cr in FY 2023-2024 to create world-class infrastructure in Assam.”

Among the initiatives are new DC offices, roads, bridges, auditoriums, colleges, and others.

Meanwhile, providing a major boost to healthcare facilities in Rangia, CM Sarma inaugurated a 47-bedded ICU at Rangia Model Hospital. The Assam chief minister said that “Assam is witnessing a silent revolution in healthcare. We are determined to bring quality healthcare infrastructure closer to our towns and villages.”

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