President Murmu inaugurated various projects of the Assam government | Media Pyro

The projects include a railway depot for Indian Oil Corporation Ltd, two highway projects at Moinarbond, Silchar, 100 model high schools in the tea plantation areas of Assam, 3000 model Anganwadi centers, and a Cargo-terminal. Modern cum-Coaching in Aghtori, Guwahati.

It also flagged off a train from Guwahati to Lumding Pass to Shokhuvi (Nagaland) and Mandipathar (Meghalaya).

The president said that the successful implementation of these plans will bring new opportunities for business and employment, increasing transportation facilities and strengthening the economy of the entire North East region.

“Their infrastructure is the basis of the development of any government. The North East region is the focal point of India’s ‘Legal East Policy’. The central government is giving special importance to economic infrastructure and connectivity in this region. The development of Assam can be the engine of development of the entire North Eastern region,” she added.

The president continued to say that the North East region is rich in natural resources. “Assam contributes 13 percent of India’s total crude oil and 15 percent of India’s natural gas production comes from the Northeast. The Moinarband modern reservoir, which was opened today, will help meet the petroleum requirements of the valley. All over Barak as well as Tripura, Manipur and Mizoram.”

She said that the central government is giving special importance to the connectivity of roads and railways in all the North Eastern states including Assam. “Various projects related to roads and railways will increase tourism opportunities apart from the development of trade and transport in the region.”

The President added that the safety and development of all aspects of women and children is the hallmark of a civilized society. “To further strengthen various services for women and children in Assam, 3000 Model Anganwadi centers and 100 Model Secondary Schools opened today is a commendable initiative.”