Assam CM meets President Droupadi Murmu, seeks guidance for state's development journey
New Delhi, June 3
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday called on President Droupadi Murmu and briefed her on the state's rapid economic growth and future development roadmap.
The meeting assumes significance as it was Sarma's first meeting with the President after assuming office as Chief Minister for a second consecutive term.
Sharing details of the meeting on social media platform X, the Chief Minister described the President as an 'epitome of courage, resilience and leadership' and said that interacting with her is always an inspiring experience.
"Meeting Hon'ble President is always an inspiring experience, and her words act as an encouragement in our path of public service," Sarma wrote.
During the meeting, the Chief Minister apprised the President of Assam's ongoing growth journey and the government's plans to sustain the momentum in the coming years, according to the release.
"After assuming office for the second time, I briefed her on Assam's ongoing growth journey as India's fastest-growing state and how we plan to take this momentum forward," he said.
CM Sarma also sought the President's blessings and guidance as his government continues to focus on public welfare, infrastructure expansion, and economic development.
"I sought her blessings and guidance to continue our journey of public welfare and development," the Chief Minister added.
The meeting comes as the Assam government pushes ahead with initiatives aimed at strengthening economic growth, attracting investments, and improving public services across the state.
Earlier today, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced that significant progress has been made towards establishing the Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Guwahati following a meeting with Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan in the national capital.
Sharing details of the meeting on X, the Chief Minister said discussions held on Tuesday evening at the Union Minister's official residence focused on finalising the contours of the proposed IIM Guwahati campus, which is expected to play a key role in strengthening higher education infrastructure in the state.
"Assam will become East India's next education hub, and we are trying to get the best possible institutions here. Today I had a very good meeting with Hon'ble Minister Shri Dharmendra Pradhan Ji on finalising the contours of the IIM-Guwahati campus. Grateful for his relentless support towards strengthening education infrastructure in Assam," Sarma wrote.
The proposed IIM Guwahati is part of the Assam Government's broader vision to transform the state into a premier educational destination in eastern India by attracting top-tier academic and research institutions.
— ANI
Reader Comments
President Murmu is truly inspiring - from a humble tribal background to Rashtrapati Bhavan. CM Sarma is right to seek her blessings. Assam's growth story is impressive, but I worry about infrastructure keeping pace with ambition. Hope the IIM project doesn't get stuck in bureaucracy like so many others.
Love the vision of making Assam an education hub! As someone from the Northeast, I know how badly we need quality institutions. But CM should also focus on basic issues like flood management and jobs for youth. IIM is great, but what about primary schools and colleges? 🤔
Interesting to see the focus on higher education. I've visited Assam multiple times for work - the potential is enormous. But growth needs to be sustainable. Hope the government doesn't just build institutions but also creates an ecosystem for research and innovation. The President's guidance could be valuable here.
Himanta Biswa Sarma is doing a decent job but can we please stop treating every meeting with the President as a major achievement? Focus on law and order, stop illegal immigration, and ensure development reaches the last person. That's the real test, not how many times you meet the President in Delhi.
As an Assamese woman, I'm cautiously optimistic. Education is the only way forward for our youth. But we need more than just an IIM - we need skill development centers, vocational training, and better connectivity within the state. Let's hope this CM-President collaboration brings real change, not just headlines. 🌸
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