In Assam, PM Modi lauds double-engine govt for development of northeast regions

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday lauded the double-engine government for the development of northeast regions. In Assam to lay the foundation stone of several projects, the prime minister said, "Today, the double-engine government is developing the nation with the mantra of 'Sabka Saath Sabka Vikas". The prime minister's statement came while addressing the 'Peace, Unity and Development Rally' in Assam's Diphu.

Expressing happiness over the development of northeast regions, PM Modi said, "Today when someone visits northeast and witnesses the rapid development taking place in the region, they also feel proud. We have understood the problems of the region."

He said that the Government of India is beginning the project of building 'Amrit Sarovar' in every district of the country along with the celebrations of 'Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav'.

"The work of building more than 2,600 'Amrit Sarovar' has begun. Such water bodies have a rich tradition in the tribal society. With this, water reservoirs will be created in every village, and they will also become a source of income for the people," PM Modi said.

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma also attended the 'Peace, Unity and Development Rally' in Diphu town with PM Modi.

PM Modi in Assam today -- Here's his schedule

• In the beginning, the prime minister addressed the 'Peace, Unity and Development Rally' at Diphu in Anglong district's Karbi
• The prime minister also laid the foundation stone of various projects in the education sector
• PM Modi will lay the foundation stone of projects worth more than Rs 500 crore -- Veterinary College (Diphu), Degree College (West Karbi Anglong) and Agricultural College (Kolonga, West Karbi Anglong), which will bring new opportunities for skilling and employment in the region
• During the programme, the prime minister will also lay the foundation stone for more than 2,950 Amrit Sarovar projects. The state will develop these Amrit Sarovars at a cumulative cost of around Rs 1,150 crore
• At around 01:45 pm, PM Modi will reach Assam Medical College in Dibrugarh and dedicate Dibrugarh Cancer Hospital to the nation
• Later, at around 3 pm, he will attend a public function at Khanikar ground in Dibrugarh, where he will dedicate six more cancer hospitals to the nation and lay the foundation stone for seven new cancer hospitals
• The prime minister will inaugurate seven cancer hospitals completed under phase 1 of the project. These cancer Hospitals are built at Dibrugarh, Kokrajhar, Barpeta, Darrang, Tezpur, Lakhimpur, and Jorhat
• He will also lay the foundation stone of seven new cancer hospitals at Dhubri, Nalbari, Goalpara, Nagaon, Sivasagar, Tinsukia and Golaghat to be constructed under phase 2 of the project

(With inputs from PTI)

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