PRESIDENT OF INDIA INAUGURATES/LAYS FOUNDATION STONES FOR VARIOUS PROJECTS OF THE GOVERNMENT OF ASSAM AND UNION MINISTRIES OF ROAD TRANSPORT & HIGHWAYS, PETROLEUM & NATURAL GAS AND RAILWAYS
By PIB Delhi
The President of India, Smt Draupadi Murmu, virtually inaugurated /laid the foundation stones for the various projects of the Government of Assam and Union Ministries of Road Transport & Highways, Petroleum & Natural Gas and Railways today (October 14, 2022) from Srimant Sankardev Kalakshetra, Guwahati. These include the inauguration of the Railhead Depot of Indian Oil Corporation Ltd. at Moinarbond, Silchar, and two highway projects; laying of foundation stones for – 100 model Secondary Schools in the tea garden areas of Assam; 3000 model Anganwadi centers; two highway projects; and modern Cargo-cum-Coaching Terminal at Aghtori, Guwahati. The President also flagged off a train from Guwahati to Lumding Pass up to Shokhuvi (Nagaland) and Mandipathar (Meghalaya).
Speaking on the occasion, the President wished for the success of projects related to health, education, railways, road construction, petroleum, and women empowerment which were launched today. She expressed confidence that the successful implementation of these schemes will provide new opportunities for business and employment, increase transportation facilities and strengthen the economy in the entire North-Eastern Region, including Assam.
The President said that better infrastructure is the basis of the development of any state. The North-Eastern Region is the centre point of India’s ‘Act East Policy’. She was happy to note that the Central Government was paying special attention to infrastructure and connectivity in this region. She said that the development of Assam can be the engine of development for the entire North-Eastern Region.
The President said that the North-Eastern Region is rich in natural resources. She noted that Assam contributes 13 percent of India’s total crude oil production. Also, 15 percent of India’s total natural gas production comes from the North-Eastern Region. She expressed confidence that the state-of-the-art depot at Moinarband inaugurated today, will help in meeting the petroleum products requirements of the entire Barak Valley as well as of Tripura, Manipur, and Mizoram.
The President said that the Central Government is giving special attention to road and railway connectivity in all the North-Eastern states, including Assam. She expressed confidence that various projects related to roads and railways, of which foundation stones were laid/inaugurated, will increase tourism opportunities apart from enhancing trade and transportation in the region.
The President said that the safety and all-round development of women and children is the sign of a civilized society. To further strengthen the various services for women and children in Assam, 3000 Model Anganwadi Centres launched today is a commendable initiative. She also expressed happiness over laying the foundation stones for 100 Model Secondary Schools with the aim of providing better education for the children of tea garden workers.
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