Assam CM visits semiconductor plant site at Jagiroad and proposed Mega Industrial Park at Ahatguri
Guwahati, May 20
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday undertook an extensive review of key infrastructure and industrial development projects across state, including the proposed semiconductor and industrial park sites in Morigaon district and Jagiroad constituency.
During his visit to Morigaon district, the Chief Minister inspected the proposed Mega Industrial Park site spread across around 1,067 bighas of land in the Sipiri-Duruladubi revenue villages under Jagiroad. He reviewed the progress of land preparation and directed officials to ensure the timely execution of the project aimed at boosting industrial growth in the region.
The Chief Minister also visited Morigaon's Ahatguri and inspected more than 331 bighas of reserved government land at Borbori, earmarked for setting up various government institutions.
He also visited Zubeen Kshetra in Kamrup Metropolitan district and reviewed the progress of the construction of the Khetra at Komarkuchi in Sonapur.
He also paid tributes to Zubeen Garg by lighting a lamp at the memorial site. He inspected the surrounding area and reviewed the progress made so far as a part of the construction work.
It may be mentioned that the State government has undertaken steps to develop Zubeen Khetra into a culturally enriched memorial and an inspirational centre for future generations.
As an initial phase of the project, the Public Works Department has already begun construction of the boundary wall at an estimated cost of around Rs. 3 crore. Necessary protective measures have also been taken up to prevent soil erosion from the upper slopes.
During today's inspection, the Chief Minister directed officials to expedite the next phase of the construction work.
CM Sarma also visited Borbori in Ahatguri under Morigaon district and inspected the government land available in the area.
Notably, plans have been undertaken to reserve and allocate more than 331 bighas of government land in the Jagiroad constituency for the establishment of various government institutions and related infrastructure.
CM Sarma also visited the proposed Mega Industrial Park site spread across more than 1,067 bighas of land in the Sipiri-Duruladubi revenue village of Ahatguri and reviewed the progress of the project.
The Chief Minister also interacted with local residents present at the site. Local MLA Pijush Hazarika, Chief Secretary Ravi Kota, and senior officials from the concerned departments were present during the visit.
The Chief Minister, during his visit, also inspected the Tata Semiconductor Assembly and Test project site at Jagiroad, which is expected to usher in a new era of the state's economy and employment sector.
Senior officials of the Tata Semiconductor Assembly and Test project briefed the Chief Minister on the status of the project.
CM Sarma asked the concerned officials to ensure fast and efficient execution of all construction-related works.
Along with local MLA Pijush Hazarika, senior officials of the company including Project Director Ashish Mishra, as well as senior officers from the Assam Government and district administration, were present during the inspection.
During his visit to Morigaon district, Chief Minister Sarma also visited the historic Gobha Deoroja Saribhai Deosal Shivathan at Jagiroad in Marigaon district and offered prayers for the collective welfare and prosperity of the State.
— ANI
Reader Comments
This is great news for Morigaon district! But I wonder if the local residents are being properly consulted. The article says he interacted with them, but I hope their concerns about land acquisition and displacement are being addressed properly. Development should not come at the cost of people's livelihoods.
The Tata semiconductor project is a game-changer for Assam! This could put our state on the global tech map. And the Zubeen Khetra memorial is a lovely tribute to the legendary singer. CM Sarma seems to be balancing industrial development with cultural heritage, which is the right approach. 👏
It's good to see infrastructure development in Assam, but I'm a bit skeptical. We've seen many big announcements in the past that didn't materialize properly. The government should ensure transparency in land allocation and make sure these projects benefit the local Assamese youth, not just outside contractors. Time will tell if this is real progress or just election propaganda.
The vision for a Mega Industrial Park and semiconductor plant is impressive! Assam has so much potential, and this could create thousands of jobs for our educated youth who otherwise have to move to Bangalore or Mumbai. The government needs to also focus on skill development so locals can actually get jobs in these industries. 🎯
Good to see the CM personally inspecting projects instead of just sitting in the office. The Zubeen Khetra memorial is a beautiful initiative – Zubeen Garg was an icon for Assam. But I hope the government doesn't ignore basic infrastructure like roads and healthcare in Morigaon while focusing only on big-ticket projects. Development must be holistic.