Union Home Minister Amit Shah visited Assam’s Dibrugarh on Friday and unveiled a series of major development and infrastructure projects worth a cumulative ₹1,715 crore. The initiatives are aimed at strengthening governance, sports infrastructure, wildlife conservation, and disaster mitigation across the state. The event was attended by Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal, MPs, MLAs, and senior officials.
A key highlight of the visit was the foundation stone laying of the second Assam Legislative Assembly complex, which is expected to establish Dibrugarh as the state’s second administrative hub. Built at a cost of ₹284 crore, the complex will feature a three-storey assembly building, a nine-storey MLA hostel, an 800-seat auditorium, and security barracks. The project is intended to improve governance accessibility for the Upper Assam region.
Sharing the milestone on social media, Shah described the project as a landmark step toward better governance. He noted that once completed, the new assembly complex would significantly enhance administrative efficiency and public service delivery in Upper Assam, reinforcing the government’s focus on regional development.
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The Home Minister also inaugurated the first phase of a modern multi-disciplinary sports complex worth ₹238 crore and laid the foundation stone for its second phase, estimated at ₹209 crore. The first phase includes an indoor stadium, swimming pool, football field, multiple sports courts, and hostels. The second phase will add seating for 30,000 spectators, a central playground, and an athletic track.
In addition, Shah laid the foundation stone for a ₹292-crore Wildlife Health and Research Centre, designed to provide advanced medical care for wild animals and support scientific research and training. Another major project launched was the ₹692-crore wetland restoration initiative under the National Disaster Mitigation Fund, aimed at rejuvenating 15 wetlands across nine districts to reduce flood risks and improve water management in the Brahmaputra basin.
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