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Assam CM Inaugurates Barak Valley Secretariat, Launches Rs 340cr Projects

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma inaugurated the new Assam Secretariat for Barak Valley in Silchar, marking a major step in decentralizing governance. He also inaugurated and laid foundation stones for numerous development projects totaling approximately Rs 340 crore across Cachar, Hailakandi, and Sribhumi districts. The newly completed Secretariat complex, built on 15 bighas, includes administrative offices, an auditorium, and residential quarters. Sarma emphasized that the facility aims to bring government services closer to the people of the region.

Key Points: Assam CM Opens Barak Valley Secretariat, Launches Projects

  • New Secretariat decentralizes governance
  • Projects worth Rs 340 crore launched
  • Includes Silchar Convention Centre
  • Focus on balanced regional development
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Assam CM Sarma inaugurates Barak Valley Secretariat, launches projects worth Rs 340cr

Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma inaugurates the new Barak Valley Secretariat in Silchar and launches development projects worth Rs 340 crore.

"The government should reach the people rather than the people having to go to the government. - Himanta Biswa Sarma"

Silchar, March 14

Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Saturday dedicated the Assam Secretariat, Barak Valley, in Silchar to the people and inaugurated and laid the foundation stones for several development projects worth around Rs 340 crore across the three districts of the valley -- Cachar, Hailakandi and Sribhumi.

Speaking at the event in Silchar, the Chief Minister said the new Secretariat marks a major step towards decentralising governance and bringing the administration closer to the people of Barak Valley.

Constructed on 15 bighas of land with a built-up area of 18,585 square metres, the Assam Secretariat complex was completed within 36 months.

The facility includes the main Secretariat building, an auditorium with a seating capacity of 747, a guest house, the Chief Minister's residence, officers' quarters and residential quarters for Grade-III and Grade-IV employees.

The sixth floor of the Secretariat building houses offices for the Chief Minister, the Additional Chief Secretary to the Chief Minister and the Minister of the Barak Valley Development Department.

CM Sarma said that for many years administrative decision-making in Assam remained largely centred in Guwahati, but the present government has prioritised balanced regional development and decentralisation.

He noted that an Assembly session had earlier been held in Kokrajhar and a new Secretariat has also been established in Dibrugarh, along with an Assembly complex currently under construction there.

"The government should reach the people rather than the people having to go to the government," Sarma said, adding that the new Secretariat would make government services more accessible to residents of Barak Valley.

Earlier in the day, the Chief Minister inaugurated the Silchar Convention Centre at Shilkuri in the Borkhola constituency, built at a cost of Rs 15.6 crore.

The facility includes a conference hall with a seating capacity of 142 people, along with guest rooms, VIP lounges, a media room and parking space for around 80 vehicles.

Sarma also laid the foundation stones for several infrastructure, healthcare and connectivity projects across Cachar, Hailakandi and Sribhumi districts.

- IANS

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Priyanka N
Rs 340 crore is a huge investment. While the infrastructure looks impressive, I sincerely hope the focus remains on actual development outcomes—better roads, healthcare, and jobs—and not just on buildings. The proof will be in the implementation.
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Aman W
As someone from Silchar, I welcome this. The convention centre is also a good move for local business. But they must ensure these projects benefit locals with employment during construction and operation, not just outsiders.
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Sarah B
Decentralizing governance is a smart policy. It reduces the burden on one city and promotes regional equity. Hope other states learn from this model. The 36-month completion time is also commendable.
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Karthik V
Good initiative, but let's be real. A secretariat is useless if the babus sitting inside don't have a pro-people attitude. The government must also invest in training staff to be helpful and reduce red tape. The "Sarkar should reach the people" line needs to be practiced.
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Nisha Z
Finally! Barak Valley has felt neglected for decades. This secretariat and the new projects are a sign of recognition. Hope this leads to more investment in education and tourism here. Jai Barak Valley! 💐

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