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Assam Expands Delhi Presence with New Facilities
The Assam government is building new places for people from Assam to stay and use in Delhi.
They are making three new Assam Bhawans, which are like big houses where people can stay.
One of these is in Dwarka and will have rooms for patients and students.
They are also building a cultural centre where people can have events and a naamghar, which is like a community hall.
The goal is to make sure people from Assam have good places to stay and things to do when they visit Delhi.
The government is also making sure these places are not too expensive.
Assam government is expanding its presence in Delhi with seven new facilities, including Assam Bhawans and a cultural centre.
Current facilities in Delhi are Assam House and Assam Bhawan, with the latter expected to be completed by the end of 2023.
A third Assam Bhawan in Dwarka will cater to patients and students, with accommodation for around 40 people.
A cultural-cum-convention centre and naamghar will be built in Dwarka, expected to take 2-3 years to complete.
The expansion aims to accommodate nearly 200 people from Assam in government-run facilities in Delhi.
- Who
- Assam government, led by Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma
- What
- Expansion and upgrade of residential and support infrastructure in Delhi
- Where
- New Delhi, specifically in Central Delhi and Dwarka
- When
- Ongoing projects with completions expected by the end of 2023 and beyond
- Why
- To better serve people from Assam visiting the national capital
Pro-Expansion View
Budget Concerns
Infrastructure Development
Pro-Expansion View
The expansion of Assam Bhawans and hostels will provide better accommodation and support for Assamese people in Delhi.
Budget Concerns
The high cost of these projects, such as the Rs 35 crore land acquisition for the cultural centre, raises concerns about budget allocation.
Key facts
- Number of New Facilities
- Seven
- Current Facilities in Delhi
- Assam House and Assam Bhawan
- Expected Completion of Assam Bhawan
- End of 2023
- Capacity of Dwarka Assam Bhawan
- 40 people
- Cost of Land for Cultural Centre
- Rs 35 crore
- Expected Completion of Cultural Centre
- 2-3 years from January/February 2024
- Total Accommodation in Delhi
- Nearly 200 people
Quotes
Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma
Chief Minister of Assam
“"The Assam Bhawan, which was demolished and rebuilt, will be completed by the end of this year. It will house the Resident Commissioner's office, space for Cabinet meetings and other government-related activities."”
assamtribune.com
“"We are constructing the third Assam Bhawan in Dwarka, alongside Karbi Bhawan and Dimasa Bhawan. It will have accommodation for around 40 people and will mainly cater to patients from Assam coming to Delhi for long-term treatment."”
assamtribune.com
Sources
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