Financial Assistance Extended to 100 Religious and Community Institutions in Jalukbari Constituency

In a significant step towards strengthening community infrastructure, nearly 100 temples, Namghars, clubs, and libraries from both New and Old Jalukbari areas under the Jalukbari Legislative Assembly Constituency received financial support today for development and renovation work.

The aid, sourced from the MLA Local Area Development (LAD) Fund and the Assam Government's contingency fund, was distributed during a ceremonial event held at the Public Works Department auditorium in Amingaon. The funds were formally handed over by Hemanta Choudhury, Special Duty Officer to the Chief Minister.

Speaking on the occasion, Choudhury encouraged all recipient institutions to utilise the grants with full transparency and accountability. He emphasised the importance of maintaining ethical standards in executing development work. The event was also attended by Pranjit Deka, Personal Assistant to the Chief Minister, Suwalkuchi Zilla Parishad member Dhiraj Mahanta, and Kalichanda Sen, retired senior planning officer of Kamrup district.

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This financial support initiative is part of an ongoing effort led by Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma. Since 2001, Himanta Biswa Sarma has consistently directed funds from his MLA LAD allocation and various state government grants to boost infrastructure and development projects within the constituency, benefiting a wide range of social, cultural, and religious institutions.