Chief Minister Dr Himanta Biswa Sarma aims to create a New and Technologically Advanced Assam and citizen-centric Guwahati through the development of smart road and transportation infrastructure, education and health sectors, beautification of river fronts and wetlands and initiating 8 iconic projects.
Assam Govt’s Vision For 2024
Enhancement of Roads Standards: Among the many new things, the Assam Government will take up the work of road network up to 3,000 km which will be transformed to the standard of National Highways. Generally, State Highways have width of 5.3. Under this project, 10 meters of length and breadth will be increased.
Education Infrastructure: Two additional medical colleges will start functioning this year in Assam, nine new nursing colleges will come up in Dibrugarh, Sibasagar and Karimganj. The State Government will increase academic infrastructure manifolds including building of several law colleges and BEd colleges. Under a big flagship scheme, the government will give a completely new look to the high schools to modernise these by spending Rs 8 crore. The construction of 200 high schools will begin in February. The government will gradually change the infrastructure of 200 schools in Assam every year and build 500 schools immediately before 2026.
New Schools for Tea Gardens: This year, the Assam Government will establish 300 more schools in 100 tea gardens for the development and education of tea workers’ children. CCTV Installation Across Guwahati: To enhance security, bolster public safety and deter criminal activities across Guwahati, CCTV cameras will be installed throughout the city.
Hassle-Free Issuance of Driving Licenses: To facilitate hassle free experience while obtaining driving licenses, the need for physical visits to government offices and bureaucratic hurdles will be eliminated so that citizens can apply and receive these documents remotely. For this, power will be granted to motor vehicle institutes and dealers to provide licences to people. This will also make the process corruption free.
Fitness Services: To make fitness a specialised job, Assam State Transport Corporation or ASTC will start a fitness service or fitness certified centre at ISBT in every district across the State. Here too, the process of getting fitness certificate will be made hassle free by removing bureaucratic hurdles.
Picturesque Riverfronts: To transform Guwahati’s riverfronts into picturesque locations and improving its aesthetic appeal, the Transport department will relocate old ships and ship garage out of sight, introduce new, state-of-the-art vessels for leisure and tourism at the Bharalu area near Shukleshwar Temple. Apart from this, it will make the area a vibrant terminal for modern ships, attracting residents and tourists, who can enjoy at anytime without fear.
PG Diplomas In Driving: The Assam Government will engage educational institutions such as Gauhati University and Royal Global University to offer post-graduate diplomas in driving. This initiative aims to streamline the licensing process and reduce dependence on government officers for enforcement. Similarly, Motor Vehicle Training Institutes will be established and these will impart training and driving lessons across Assam. Besides creating jobs for unemployed people, it will remove the bureaucratuc red tapism.
Eight Selected Places For Iconic Projects Across Assam
- Guwahati Medical College & Hospital or GMCH
- Nehru Stadium Guwahati
- Kanaklata University in Gohpur
- Sukhapha University in Sibsagar
- Dighalipukhuri to Bamunimaidan Flyover
- New Natural History Museum and Animal Rescue Center in Kaziranga
- Modernization of Assam State Zoo cum Botanical Garden
- Cycle track around Deepor Beel Wetland
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