Udalguri, February 13: Assam Chief Minister Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday launched a series of major infrastructure projects in Udalguri district, including the foundation stone for the Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) Mini Secretariat, a new railway flyover, and the virtual inauguration of the Tangla Town Water Supply Project. The initiatives are aimed at strengthening governance, improving connectivity, and enhancing public services in the Bodoland Territorial Region (BTR).
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| Assam Chief Minister Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma lays the foundation stone for the BTC Mini Secretariat at Udalguri. (Image: x.com/CMOfficeAssam) |
The highlight of the visit was the foundation stone laying ceremony for the BTC Mini Secretariat, which will be constructed over 25 bighas of land at an estimated cost of around ₹150 crore. The proposed five-storey administrative complex is designed to serve as a modern governance hub for the Bodoland Territorial Council.
According to officials, the Mini Secretariat will accommodate several BTC departments under one roof, along with a conference hall and a dedicated BTC Legislative Assembly building. The project will also feature a guest house, residential quarters for officers and staff, internal road networks, landscaped surroundings, and ample parking facilities. The state government expects the complex to improve administrative efficiency and provide better public services across the BTR.
During the programme, the Chief Minister also laid the foundation stone for a railway flyover at Golma Chowk–Mission Chariali Road in Udalguri. The ₹63.45 crore project is expected to ease traffic congestion at the busy railway crossing, reduce travel time, and improve road safety. In a unique feature, a badminton facility will be developed beneath the flyover to ensure optimal utilisation of public space while promoting sports and community activities.
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In addition, Dr. Sarma virtually inaugurated the Tangla Town Water Supply Project (Phases I and II), developed under the AMRUT 2.0 scheme at a cost of ₹36 crore. The project is designed to provide a reliable supply of safe drinking water to residents of Tangla town, significantly improving urban water infrastructure and public health.
The Chief Minister said these projects reflect the Assam government's continued focus on balanced regional development, modern infrastructure, and improved quality of life. He noted that investments in administrative facilities, transport infrastructure, and essential public services would accelerate economic growth and strengthen governance across the Bodoland Territorial Region.
