Minister Kaushik Rai Reviews Viksit Assam Urban Projects
Assam Minister Kaushik Rai chairs high-level meeting to finalize urban development proposals under the Viksit Assam initiative.
In a major move to reshape the urban landscape of the state, Assam Housing and Urban Affairs Minister Kaushik Rai chaired a high-level meeting on Sunday to review and finalise ambitious proposals under the Viksit Assam initiative.
The meeting, held at the Minister's office conference hall, focused on identifying high-impact urban development projects designed to accelerate growth and enhance civic infrastructure across Assam.
Focus on Transformative Urban Infrastructure
The primary objective of the session was to prioritise projects that directly improve the quality of life for citizens. Minister Rai emphasized that the state must move towards a progressive future through coordinated efforts across all relevant agencies. He directed officials to move away from generic planning and instead focus on creating comprehensive, outcome-oriented proposals that include clear implementation strategies.
The Minister stressed that the selected projects must be transformative, possessing the potential to contribute significantly to the overarching vision of a developed and modern Assam.
Key Agencies Involved in Planning
A wide array of departments and specialized bodies are currently compiling these strategic proposals. The scope of the development covers multiple verticals within the Department of Housing and Urban Affairs (DoHUA), including:
- Directorate of Municipal Administration (DMA)
- Guwahati Metropolitan Development Authority (GMDA)
- Guwahati Municipal Corporation (GMC)
- Guwahati Urban Infrastructure Company Limited (GUCL)
- Town & Country Planning (T&CP)
- Technical Cell of DoHUA
- Guwahati Jal Board
- AMRUT
- Guwahati Smart City Limited (GSCL)
High-Level Officials Attend Review Meeting
The meeting saw participation from top-tier bureaucrats and administrators responsible for the state's urban evolution. Among the key attendees were Kavitha Padmanabhan, IAS (Commissioner and Secretary, Housing and Urban Affairs), Dr. S. Lakshmanan, IAS (Managing Director, Guwahati Smart City Limited), and Rohan Kumar Jha, IAS (Managing Director, Guwahati Jal Board).
Senior officials from the Municipal Administration, GMC, GMDA, T&CP, AMRUT, GUCL, and GSCL were also present to ensure that the proposals align with the technical and administrative requirements of the Viksit Assam vision.