Assam Government Seeks Central Support for Energy and Healthcare Initiatives
Assam seeks Centre's backing for energy, health push
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Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma met with Union Ministers to secure support for the state's energy self-sufficiency and healthcare initiatives. Discussions included urban development and sports infrastructure, aiming to position Assam as a hub for medical tourism and advanced healthcare services.
- 01Union Minister Manohar Lal Khattar assured support for Assam's energy self-sufficiency and urbanisation efforts.
- 02Discussions with Union Minister Mansukh Mandaviya focused on enhancing sports infrastructure and worker welfare in Assam.
- 03Chief Minister Sarma met Union Minister Jagat Prakash Nadda to seek guidance on healthcare initiatives, including new medical colleges and advanced treatment facilities.
- 04Assam aims to become a major healthcare and medical tourism hub in the Northeast.
- 05Sarma also briefed Vice President CP Radhakrishnan on Assam's development trajectory and sought his guidance.
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Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has been actively engaging with various Union Ministers to bolster the state's development initiatives. In a recent meeting with Union Minister of Power and Housing and Urban Affairs Manohar Lal Khattar, Sarma received assurances of support for Assam's goal of achieving energy self-sufficiency and advancing urbanisation. The discussions, held late on a Sunday night, emphasized the need for a strategic roadmap to enhance the state's energy sector. Additionally, Sarma met with Union Minister Mansukh Mandaviya to discuss improving sports infrastructure and welfare measures for workers, highlighting the state's ambition to become a prominent sports hub. In another significant meeting, Sarma sought guidance from Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare Jagat Prakash Nadda on implementing healthcare initiatives aimed at transforming Assam into a major healthcare and medical tourism center. The Chief Minister's engagements also included a briefing to Vice President CP Radhakrishnan on Assam's growth narrative, underlining the state's commitment to development under the vision of a 'Viksit Assam'.
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The support from the central government could significantly enhance Assam's energy infrastructure and healthcare services.
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