Archive · 24 Jul 2025
Assam CM Announces Rs 500 Crore Upper Assam Development Push
The government is spending over 500 crore rupees to make Upper Assam better.
They are building new schools and improving the university to help students learn.
They are also making the hospitals bigger and adding new buildings to help doctors and patients.
Roads and bridges are getting fixed and a new hockey stadium is being built.
This is all to help people get better education, healthcare, and travel around the region.
Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma initiated development projects worth over Rs 500 crore in Upper Assam.
Projects are focused on education, healthcare, and regional connectivity.
Foundation stones were laid for projects at Dibrugarh University, Assam Medical College and Hospital (AMCH), and Naharkatia.
At Dibrugarh University, projects include new hostels and upgraded academic infrastructure.
AMCH will see a Rs 357-crore expansion, including new quarters and a hostel, while Naharkatia will have a new Commissioner’s Office and a hockey stadium.
- Who
- Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma
- What
- Development projects including education, healthcare, and infrastructure enhancements.
- When
- Thursday
- Where
- Upper Assam (Dibrugarh, Naharkatia, and Assam Medical College and Hospital)
- Why
- To strengthen higher education, healthcare, and regional connectivity, and to enable the region's human capital.
- Total Project Value
- Over Rs 500 crore
- Key Locations
- Dibrugarh, Naharkatia, AMCH
- AMCH Expansion Cost
- Rs 357 crore
- Dibrugarh University Projects
- Rs 146.43 crore
- Naharkatia Projects
- Rs 130 crore
- Projects Focus
- Education, Healthcare, Connectivity