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Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma Meets Manohar Lal to Discuss Power and Urban Development
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🗓 29 Aug 2026, 05:33 AM
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Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma met Manohar Lal to explore cooperation on electricity supply and urban infrastructure projects.
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma held a meeting with Manohar Lal to deliberate on matters related to power generation, distribution and urban development initiatives. The two officials exchanged views on enhancing electricity reliability in Assam’s growing cities and discussed potential joint projects to upgrade urban infrastructure.
During the talks, Sarma emphasized the state’s need for increased power capacity to support industrial growth and rural electrification, while Manohar Lal highlighted best practices from his jurisdiction that could be adapted for Assam. Both parties agreed to set up a working group to examine feasibility studies and to coordinate with central agencies for funding.
The meeting concluded with a commitment to schedule follow‑up discussions and to share technical expertise, aiming to accelerate the rollout of modern urban amenities and a more resilient power grid across the state.
During the talks, Sarma emphasized the state’s need for increased power capacity to support industrial growth and rural electrification, while Manohar Lal highlighted best practices from his jurisdiction that could be adapted for Assam. Both parties agreed to set up a working group to examine feasibility studies and to coordinate with central agencies for funding.
The meeting concluded with a commitment to schedule follow‑up discussions and to share technical expertise, aiming to accelerate the rollout of modern urban amenities and a more resilient power grid across the state.