Assam govt urges timely resolution of project bottlenecks
The appeal was made during the 10th monthly review meeting chaired by chief secretary Ravi Kota, held in hybrid mode with participation from central agencies and other stakeholders. The meeting focused on projects ranging from highway crossings and defence land usage to airport infrastructure and digital connectivity.
Kota, in a post on X, said, "All concerned departments and agencies were advised to ensure focused follow-up and timely resolution of pending issues to fast-track implementation on the ground."
Among the key issues reviewed were highway crossing clearances in Barpeta, Nagaon, Cachar, and Bongaigaon—critical for completing substations and distribution lines. The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI), district commissioners (DCs), and the Power Department were directed to expedite groundwork.
Kota wrote that the Guwahati Ring Road Project was accorded top priority, and DCs of Kamrup Metropolitan, Kamrup, and Darrang were instructed to appoint three Competent Authority for Land Acquisition (CALA) officers to handle project-related matters in coordination with circle officers.
DCs of Lakhimpur, Tinsukia, Sonitpur, Jorhat, and Dibrugarh were asked to work closely with Northeast Frontier Railway to facilitate the conversion of 10 sanctioned level crossings into overbridges or underpasses. The Tinsukia DC will also monitor progress at the Amrit Bharat station and take action against encroachments on railway land.
Under the Samridh Gram Panchayat Pilot Project of Digital Bharat Nidhi, all DCs were directed to form Gram Panchayat Digital Access Committees (GPDACs).
BSNL will provide FTTH connectivity to five private institutions in each selected rural area. A total of 95 gram panchayats across 23 districts have been identified for the initiative.
The Darrang DC was tasked with conducting a ground assessment of land at Kharupetia, currently used by the Army as a transit camp, and submitting an 'as-is-where-is' report to the additional chief secretary, revenue and disaster management.
Regarding airport infrastructure, Kota wrote that the initial meeting for the detailed project report (DPR) of Doloo Airport in Cachar was completed, with preliminary cost estimates in place and the land handover process to be expedited.
For the upcoming Guwahati International Airport Terminal, all matters related to the six-lane approach road will be managed through coordinated efforts between DC Kamrup Metro, PWD (Roads), GIAL, and the executing agency.
Oversight of issues related to the Airports Authority of India (AAI) will be handled by the principal secretary of the transport department.
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Projects
· Highway crossings at Barpeta (2), Nagaon (3), Cachar (1), and Bongaigaon (1)
· Guwahati Ring Road project
· Conversion of 10 sanctioned level crossings into ROBs and RUBs at Lakhimpur, Tinsukia, Sonitpur, Jorhat, and Dibrugarh
· Samridh Gram Panchayat pilot project
· Army transit camp land assessment at Kharupetia in Darrang
· Doloo airport project
· 6-lane approach road to New Guwahati International Airport Terminal
· AAI Coordination: Overall supervision of matters pertaining to Airports Authority of India (AAI)
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