President of India, Droupadi Murmu laid the foundation stones for various projects of the Government of Assam, Union Ministries of Road Transport and Highways, Petroleum and Natural Gas and Railways.
Murmu virtually laid the foundation stones for the various projects on October 14, 2022 from the Srimant Sankardev Kalakshetra, Guwahati.
These includes inauguration of Railhead Depot of the Indian Oil Corporation Limited 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.
Murmu said that better infrastructure is the basis of 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 is 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.
She said that the northeastern 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 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 the road and railways of which foundation stones laid/inaugurated will increase tourism opportunities apart from enhancing trade and transportation in the region.
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