Archive · 20 Aug 2026
Assam CM Sarma Meets Modi on Flood Recovery and Development
Assam has been recovering from floods that damaged communities, infrastructure, agriculture and people’s livelihoods.
Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi.
They discussed how to rebuild places affected by the floods.
They also talked about helping people restore their jobs and daily lives.
Sarma shared Assam’s plan for the next stage of recovery.
Modi said the Government of India would continue supporting Assam.
Sarma also explained what his government had done during its first 100 days in office.
Both governments said they would work together on recovery and Assam’s development.
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi on Thursday.
Sarma presented Assam’s roadmap for rebuilding flood-affected areas and restoring livelihoods.
The discussions covered rehabilitation, reconstruction and the next phase of Assam’s flood response.
Modi reaffirmed the Government of India’s continued support until recovery efforts are completed.
Sarma also briefed Modi on initiatives from the Assam government’s first 100 days and its “Viksit Assam” agenda.
- Who
- Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
- What
- They discussed Assam’s flood recovery roadmap, reconstruction, livelihood restoration, rehabilitation and development agenda.
- When
- Thursday; the articles do not provide a specific date.
- Where
- New Delhi, including a meeting at Sewa Teerth in South Block.
- Why
- Sarma sought Modi’s guidance and continued central support for flood recovery and Assam’s development priorities.
- Meeting participants
- Himanta Biswa Sarma and Narendra Modi
- Meeting location
- New Delhi; Sewa Teerth in South Block
- Main recovery priorities
- Rebuilding affected areas, restoring livelihoods and rehabilitating flood-affected people
- Central support
- Modi reaffirmed the Government of India’s continued assistance to Assam
- Additional briefing
- Sarma presented initiatives undertaken during the Assam government’s first 100 days in office
- Development agenda
- The state’s broader vision is to build a “Viksit Assam”
- Flood impact
- The floods affected communities, infrastructure, agriculture and livelihoods across several districts
