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Assam CM Launches ₹300-Crore Projects in BTR
Feb 14, 2026Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday launched and inaugurated multiple development projects worth over ₹300 crore across districts in the Bodoland Territorial Region (BTR), aimed at strengthening infrastructure and promoting socio-economic growth in the region.
In Udalguri district, the Chief Minister laid the foundation stone for a ₹150-crore mini-secretariat of the Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC). The proposed five-storey complex will be built on more than 25 bighas of land and will house various BTC departments, a conference hall, and a legislative assembly building. The facility will also include a guest house, residential quarters for officials and staff, along with internal roads and parking infrastructure.
Sarma also laid the foundation stone for a ₹63.45-crore railway flyover at Golma Chowk–Mission Chariali Road in Udalguri. The flyover is expected to ease traffic congestion, reduce travel time, and contribute to local economic development. A badminton facility is planned beneath the flyover to ensure effective use of public space.
Additionally, the Chief Minister virtually inaugurated the ₹36-crore Tangla Town Water Supply Project (Phases I and II), which aims to provide safe and reliable drinking water to residents, marking a significant step toward improving urban infrastructure and public health.
During the programme, Sarma distributed financial assistance of ₹10,000 each to 26,988 women in the Tangla Assembly constituency under a scheme supporting women entrepreneurs. With this, Tangla became the 114th Assembly constituency to be covered under the initiative, further promoting women’s empowerment and self-reliance.
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