Assam CM, Kiren Rijiju discuss flood rehabilitation during meeting in Delhi
New Delhi, July 2
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday met Union Minister for Parliamentary Affairs and Minority Affairs Kiren Rijiju in the national capital and held detailed discussions on flood relief, rehabilitation and recovery efforts in the state.
During the meeting held at the Union Minister's official residence in New Delhi, the Assam CM expressed gratitude to Rijiju for his recent visit to the state to review the flood situation and assess ground-level challenges faced by affected communities.
Sharing details of the meeting on X, Sarma said, "Today in Delhi, I had a fruitful meeting with Hon'ble Union Minister Shri @KirenRijiju Ji. I conveyed my gratitude to him for his recent visit to Assam to review the flood situation. During our meeting, he also shared some very valuable observations."
He further said that the discussions focused on strengthening rehabilitation measures for people impacted by the recent wave of monsoon floods across Assam. "Our double engine government will intensify rehabilitation efforts as we help rebuild the livelihoods of all those who have been impacted by these floods," Sarma added.
Union Minister Kiren Rijiju also took to X to share details of the meeting, stating that he appreciated the Assam government's proactive response during the flood crisis. "Had a meeting with Hon'ble Chief Minister of Assam Dr. @himantabiswa ji at my New Delhi residence. Complimented him for proactive steps taken to secure the people of Assam during monsoon floods," Rijiju wrote.
He further added that Assam's leadership is contributing significantly to the state's development trajectory. "His dynamic leadership is taking Assam to an unprecedented level of development," the Union Minister said.
According to officials, the meeting also underlined continued coordination between the Centre and the Assam government in addressing relief, rehabilitation and long-term recovery measures in flood-affected regions of the state.
Additional Chief Secretary to the CM K K Dwivedi and Resident Commissioner, Assam Bhawan Kavitha Padmanabhan were also present during the discussions held in the national capital.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Meetings are fine but the real test is when waters recede and people need to rebuild their lives. Hope the discussions lead to concrete action - permanent flood control structures, better early warning systems, and adequate compensation for crop losses. Assam has been suffering this annually for decades.
Impressive to see the Assam CM taking proactive steps. This kind of coordination between state and central government is what good governance looks like. Hope similar attention is given to other flood-prone states too.
"Unprecedented level of development" - sounds good but floods in Assam are a recurring tragedy. Instead of just relief, we need long-term solutions like dredging Brahmaputra, building more embankments, and relocating vulnerable communities. ₹ spent on relief every year could fund permanent infrastructure.
As someone who has visited Assam during monsoon, I can tell you the situation is heartbreaking. Glad to see both leaders prioritizing this. Hope the rehabilitation packages reach the most affected - especially tea garden workers and small farmers who lose everything. 🤞
Good photo-op but what about concrete action? Assam floods have become an annual routine - every year same story, same meetings, same promises. Need a permanent commission on Brahmaputra flood management with international experts. Not just photo opportunities in Delhi. 😒
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