Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma met Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in New Delhi to discuss the state's future growth roadmap. He thanked the Centre for its support and held discussions on development priorities for the coming years.
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Saturday met Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in New Delhi and discussed the roadmap for the state's future growth and development.
Discussions on Development Priorities
According to a release, during the meeting at her official residence, CM Sarma expressed gratitude to the Union government for its continued support to Assam over the past five years and highlighted the Centre's role in accelerating the state's developmental initiatives.
In a message shared on social media after the meeting, the Chief Minister said he thanked Finance Minister Sitharaman for the 'constant support extended to Assam' and held discussions on the state's development priorities for the coming years. Chief Secretary Dr Ravi Kota and Additional Chief Secretary to the Chief Minister Dr KK Dwivedi also attended the meeting.
Sources said the discussions covered various aspects related to Assam's economic growth, infrastructure expansion and investment potential.
The state government has been actively pursuing large-scale infrastructure projects, industrial investments and welfare initiatives aimed at strengthening Assam's economy and improving connectivity.
Officials indicated that issues related to financial assistance, developmental projects and future investment opportunities were also part of the discussions between the two leaders.
Strengthening Centre-State Collaboration
The meeting underscored the growing coordination between the Assam government and the Centre in implementing development programmes across the state.
Over the past few years, Assam has witnessed major investments in roads, railways, healthcare, education and energy sectors, alongside efforts to improve ease of doing business and attract private investment.
The state government has repeatedly maintained that continued support from the Centre remains crucial for Assam's long-term development and economic transformation.
Roadmap for Future Economic Growth
The Chief Minister said the discussions focused on preparing a roadmap for Assam's growth journey in the years ahead.
The state has been positioning itself as an emerging economic hub in the Northeast with emphasis on infrastructure, tourism, semiconductor manufacturing, green energy and connectivity projects.
Officials said the meeting reflected Assam's efforts to strengthen collaboration with the Union government to sustain developmental momentum and expand economic opportunities across the state. (ANI)
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