Guwahati, May 29 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday chaired a series of high-level review meetings with key departments to assess the progress of major government schemes and infrastructure projects aimed at accelerating the state’s development journey.

Sharing details of the meetings in a post on X, the Chief Minister said the discussions focused on strengthening the implementation of initiatives under the “Double Engine Government” and ensuring the timely delivery of commitments made to the people of Assam.

In a meeting with the Finance Department, Sarma reviewed preparations for the upcoming state Budget and discussed measures to fulfil promises made by the government to the people.

“Throughout the day, I chaired meetings with key departments to review the progress of schemes of our Double Engine Govt, which will give thrust to Assam’s development journey,” the Chief Minister said in his post.

During a separate review meeting with the Health Department, Sarma discussed a range of issues related to strengthening the healthcare sector in the state.

The discussions included strategies to reduce the Infant Mortality Rate (IMR) to below the national average by 2029, fill manpower shortages in hospitals, upgrade healthcare facilities in tea garden areas, and continue free diagnostic programmes.

The Chief Minister also reviewed follow-up action arising from the recently organised Mega Health Camps and assessed the progress of several key health initiatives being implemented across the state.

In another meeting, Sarma held discussions with officials of the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI), National Highways and Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited (NHIDCL) and National Highways Infra Management Limited (NHIML) regarding the progress of major ongoing infrastructure projects in Assam.

The projects reviewed included the proposed Gohpur-Numaligarh Tunnel, the Guwahati-Silchar Expressway, the Kaziranga Elevated Corridor and the Kamakhya Ropeway project, among others.

The Chief Minister instructed officials to fast-track ongoing projects and ensure their timely completion while maintaining the quality of work.

The meetings are part of the Assam government’s broader push to improve infrastructure, healthcare and governance delivery across the state.

–IANS

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