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Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma meets Union Minister Nitin Gadkari to discuss infrastructure
✍️ The Economic Times
🗓 25 Aug 2026, 03:02 PM
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Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma held a meeting with Union Minister Nitin Gadkari to focus on infrastructure development, as reported by The Economic Times.
Assam's chief minister, Himanta Biswa Sarma, met with Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari, in a session aimed at advancing infrastructure initiatives in the northeastern state. The discussion centered on identifying priority projects, funding mechanisms, and coordination between state and central agencies.
Both officials emphasized the need for accelerated road construction, bridge building, and connectivity improvements to boost economic activity and integrate Assam more closely with national logistics networks. The meeting reflects the government's broader push to enhance infrastructure in the region.
The Economic Times reported the encounter, noting that the dialogue was part of ongoing efforts to align state development plans with central infrastructure policies. No specific project details or financial commitments were disclosed at the time of the meeting.
Both officials emphasized the need for accelerated road construction, bridge building, and connectivity improvements to boost economic activity and integrate Assam more closely with national logistics networks. The meeting reflects the government's broader push to enhance infrastructure in the region.
The Economic Times reported the encounter, noting that the dialogue was part of ongoing efforts to align state development plans with central infrastructure policies. No specific project details or financial commitments were disclosed at the time of the meeting.