Assam: 27 crore alloted for renovation of rural roads in Kokrajhar

Ahead of the historic Budget and Assembly Session of the Assam Legislative Assembly in Kokrajhar, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced Rs 27 crores for the renovation of rural roads in Kokrajhar. In a post on X, the government of BTR said, “Ahead of the historic first-ever Budget and Assembly Session of the Assam Legislative Assembly in Kokrajhar, CM Dr Himanta Biswa and CEM Pramod Boro BTR inspected road infrastructure in the Jarbari-Dighli area leading to Saralpara. During the visit, CM Himanta Biswa Sarma conducted a comprehensive review of the ongoing road development projects and announced a commitment of Rs 27 crores for the renovation of rural roads in Kokrajhar.”

“This significant support reflects the joint efforts of the Assam Government and BTR leadership in enhancing connectivity, accelerating infrastructure development, and improving rural livelihoods,” the X post of the Govt of BTR further said. CM Sarma arrived to a warm welcome in Kokrajhar on Monday morning to attend a historic sitting of the state Assembly outside Guwahati.

Assam Legislative Assembly session is being held outside the capital city for one day for the first time in the state’s history.  The first day of the Budget session of the Assam Legislative Assembly is being held at th Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) assembly in Kokrajhar on Monday, sending a message of peace.

By Deep