CM announces community hall & library in Dharapur
Guwahati: After years of anticipation by locals, chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Sunday announced the construction of a community hall and a modern library in the Dharapur area, on the city's outskirts.
The project worth around Rs 3 crore aims to provide a dedicated space for social gatherings, cultural activities and educational pursuits for people in and around the area.
Speaking at the foundation laying ceremony Sarma said, "During Durga Puja celebrations organised by the residents of Dharapur, they had submitted a proposal for a community hall and a library. Today, acting upon that proposal, state govt has initiated the first phase of the project, with an investment of Rs 60 lakh, corresponding to 5000 square feet in the first phase, with further expansion by an additional 10,000 square feet.
Moreover, an extra Rs 40 lakh will soon be sanctioned to ensure the timely completion of this phase."
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