Centre and Assam Government to Rebuild Flood-Hit Dima Hasao Roads with ₹3,875 Crore Package
Why in News?
- Assam government announced a ₹3,875 crore package to reconstruct and upgrade 348 km of roads in Dima Hasao district, which suffered extensive damage during the devastating 2022 floods and landslides. This initiative marks the highest-ever allocation for the hill district.
Important Key Points:
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Project Scope: The reconstruction plan encompasses five key roads, 11 wooden bridges, and several smaller stretches, aiming to restore vital connectivity in the region.
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Funding Structure: The Centre will bear 80% of the project cost through World Bank assistance, while the Assam state government will contribute the remaining 20%.
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Implementation Timeline: The tendering process has been completed, and construction is scheduled to commence after the monsoon season.
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Background: The 2022 floods and landslides caused damage worth ₹1,000 crore in Dima Hasao, disrupting key road and rail links, including the New Haflong Railway Station.
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Additional Developments: In the same cabinet meeting, other significant decisions included:
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Redesignating the Superintendent of Police as Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP).
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Sanctioning ₹843 crore for the Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC).
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Approving the establishment of Swahid Kanaklata Barua University at Bholaguri Tea Estate, Gohpur.
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Providing a one-time grant of ₹15 lakh each to 300 Farmer Producer Organisations (FPOs) and Farm Produce Companies (FPCs) under the Mukhya Mantri Utkarsh Yojana.
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