Himanta Biswa Sarma discusses water and power issues with Union Minister Manohar Lal Khattar

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma recently held a meeting with Union Minister Manohar Lal Khattar during the latter’s first visit to Assam after assuming office. 

The Chief Minister highlighted several critical issues during the discussion. He sought assistance to rationalize gas prices to meet Assam's rising power demand, which has already surpassed 2500 MW at peak times. 

CM Sarma also emphasized the increased demand for homes under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Urban), noting that over 60 per cent of the sanctioned 1.7 lakh homes have already been delivered.

In addition, Sarma shared ambitious plans for achieving saturation in urban drinking water supply, developing the Guwahati River Front, and establishing a new satellite township near Guwahati based on G20 principles. The possibility of setting up a Centre of Excellence for Urban Planning in the state was also discussed, aiming to enhance urban development and planning initiatives in Assam.

The meeting concluded on a positive note, with both leaders expressing commitment to addressing these pressing issues and fostering the state's growth and development.

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