Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma

April 16, 2026 3:36 PM

Assam CM hails new Gecko discovery as boost to northeast biodiversity

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday hailed the discovery of a new gecko species, Cyrtodactylus jayadityai, describing it as a proud moment for the state and the Northeast region. Taking to social media platform X, the Chief Minister said that the finding underscores the region’s rich biodiversity and reflects the growing capabilities of researchers working in the field of wildlife science and conservation. He noted that such discoveries not only add to scientific knowledge b...

February 27, 2026 7:34 PM

Assam govt distributes over 1 lakh land pattas under Mission Basundhara 3.0

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday launched the distribution of land pattas to over one lakh indigenous landless families and public institutions under Mission Basundhara 3.0, reaffirming the state government's commitment to resolving long-pending land-related grievances through a structured and transparent process. The Chief Minister formally inaugurated the state-level distribution programme at Deuri Beel in Dhemaji district, where digital land pattas and allotment letters wer...

February 23, 2026 3:22 PM

Assam witnessing historic transformation in connectivity, says CM Sarma

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday said the state is witnessing a historic transformation in connectivity, with major bridge projects over the Brahmaputra and its tributaries significantly reducing travel time and bringing remote regions closer to the mainstream. Sharing a post on X, CM Sarma wrote, “Building Assam, bridge by bridge. Reducing travel time, expanding connectivity and bringing remote regions closer, we are moving towards an Atal, Avichal Agragami, Assam faster t...

February 20, 2026 11:42 AM

Barak valley has gained importance in Assam’s development roadmap: CM Sarma

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday highlighted the growing importance of the Barak Valley in the state's development roadmap and the National Act East Vision, as Union Home Minister Amit Shah is set to launch the nationwide Vibrant Village Programme-II (VVP-II) from Cachar district. Taking to social media platform X, the Chief Minister shared a glimpse of the upcoming Barak Valley Secretariat and said the decision to launch VVP-II from the region underlines its increasing signif...

February 19, 2026 4:08 PM

Kopili Hydro Electric Power Project to be completed in 10 days: Assam CM

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday made a series of significant announcements in the Assam Legislative Assembly, outlining major initiatives in the power, employment, investment and labour sectors, aimed at accelerating the state's economic growth and improving livelihoods. Addressing the House during the Budget Session, the Chief Minister said that the long-pending Kopili Hydro Electric Project will be completed within the next 10 days. He informed that the project will gene...

February 18, 2026 3:25 PM

Assam CM unveils PMS portal, signals final push on venture school provincialisation

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday launched the Provincialisation Management System (PMS) portal, marking what the government described as a decisive and transparent push to resolve the long-pending issue of provincialisation of venture educational institutions and their workforce. Unveiling the digital platform at Lok Sewa Bhawan, Sarma said the PMS portal would streamline, monitor and process applications from non-provincialised venture schools and colleges, along with thei...

February 6, 2026 12:03 PM

Railway tunnel on Siliguri corridor to strengthen Northeast’s connectivity with rest of country: Assam CM

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday welcomed the proposed underground railway tunnel through the Siliguri Corridor, describing it as a game-changing initiative that would further strengthen connectivity between the Northeast and the rest of the country while ensuring uninterrupted movement of passengers and goods. In a post on X, CM Sarma said the ambitious project would cement India's strategic and economic links with the Northeast, a region long dependent on the narrow Siliguri...

February 4, 2026 2:46 PM

Assam CM expresses gratitude to PM Modi for enhancing state’s budget

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Centre for significantly enhancing the state’s share of central devolution in the Union Budget, stating that the move reflects New Delhi’s continued trust in Assam’s development trajectory. In a post on X, CM Sarma said that the Union government has consistently prioritised Assam’s growth and rewarded its positive economic momentum under the vision of Viksit Bharat. He high...

February 3, 2026 3:11 PM

Kamakhya ropeway project will boost religious tourism: Assam CM

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday said that the proposed Kamakhya Ropeway project will significantly boost religious tourism in the state, while easing travel for lakhs of devotees visiting the revered Kamakhya Temple, one of the most important Shakti Peeths in the country. In a post on X, Sarma said the ₹213-crore ropeway project has already been sanctioned and work on it will begin soon. The project will provide a seamless and alternative mode of transport between the Kam...

February 2, 2026 10:45 AM

Assam govt to preserve heritage of Darrang king

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, on Sunday, announced a grant of Rs 50 crore for the preservation of heritage of the Darrang kings, declaring that the royal legacy of the Koch dynasty would be restored and developed as a major centre of tourism. The announcement was made while addressing the 516th Biswa Mahabir Chilarai Divas celebrations at Pipora Dookan in Darrang district. Chief Minister Sarma said the state government is committed to protecting Assam's historical legacy and ensur...