STAF REPORTER
GUWAHATI: Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma met the Prime Minister and also a number of Union Ministers and discussed various issues of the State with each of them in New Delhi on Monday.
After his discussion with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Chief Minister Sarma tweeted, "Today I called on Adarniya PM Sri Narendra Modi to apprise him on how our Government has been working to steer & scale up Assam's development journey as envisioned by him. Also briefed him about Bodo peace process, our war against drugs & implementation of various Central schemes."
Following his meeting with Union Minister of Road Transport & Highways Nitin Gadkari, the Chief Minister tweeted, "Had an opportunity to seek blessings of Hon Union Minister Sri Nitin Gadkari in Delhi. I discussed with him the critical 35-km Elevated Kaziranga Corridor and how this is earnestly needed to protect our wildlife including Assam's pride Rhinos. It shall also give filip to tourism.
"Also requested Sri Gadkari to help Assam by giving instructions for expeditious completion of 48.5 km stretch (Rs 1823 cr) on Lumding - Silchar NH, which is vital for people of Barak Valley. Assam is firm to strengthen its road network further."
CM Sarma tweeted: "To seek his guidance on how to intensify our #Covid management & vaccination strategies, met Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya. Apprised him on how Assam has steered & sustained its fight against the pandemic".
After meeting Union DONER Minister, the Chief Minister tweeted, "Today in New Delhi, met Hon Minister Sri Kishan Reddy Gangapuram along with MPs from Assam. We discussed a host of developmental issues and assured him that the pace of progress of #Assam and the #NorthEast, pursuing goals set by Hon PM Narendra Modi, shall continue to grows.
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