CM Sonowal flags off boats of DDMA & veterinary boat ambulance in Majuli

MAJULI: In a bid to boost disaster preparedness and rescue operations, Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal Sonowal on Sunday flagged off one emergency speed boat and five pump operated rubber boats of District Disaster Management Authority, besides a veterinary boat ambulance at Kamalabari Ghat in Majuli district on Sunday. He also dedicated the newly-constructed 100 bedded Sri Sri Pitambardev Goswami district hospital to the service of the people at Garamur in the district, stated a press release.

Addressing the people on the occasion, Chief Minister Sonowal said that the State Government had been sincerely working to make available all modern facilities in Majuli district. Stating that the new district hospital fulfilled a long-standing demand of the people of Majuli, the Chief Minister said that the DDMA boats would also significantly benefit the people during flood and other disasters.

Rajya Sabha MP Kamakhya Prasad Tasa and MD NHM Dr. S Lakshmanan were present during the inauguration of the district hospital. Later, Chief Minister Sonowal also inaugurated a new branch of Punjab National Bank along with an ATM at Phulani in Majuli district. On the occasion, he also laid the foundation stone for 'Bhupendra Bhavan' to be built under the aegis of Majuli Sanmilita Samaj with financial outlay of Rs. 10 lakh under untied fund for the year 202-21 and Rs. 20 crore Scheduled Caste multipurpose project to be implemented by the Directorate of Scheduled Caste of the State government.

As part of the inaugural function of the new branch of PNB, the Chief Minister handed over an ambulance, 10 beds and wheelchairs provided by the bank to the office of the Joint Director of Health Services of Majuli. Chief Minister Sonowal also distributed loan sanction letters to SHGs and financial grants to 20 meritorious students under 'Ladli' scheme of the bank.

Speaking in a meeting held on the occasion, Chief Minister said that it was a very significant day for Majuli as several State Government initiatives and projects aimed at benefiting the public were made operational in the district. He said that the new branch of PNB would immensely benefit farmers, entrepreneurs and small traders of the area and thanked the bank authorities for opening the branch.

While Regional Manager of PNB, SS Singh delivered the welcome speech, CMD of the bank, CHSS Mallikarjune also spoke on the occasion. Rajya Sabha MP Kamakhya Prasad Tasa, president of Assam Cricket Association, Ramen Dutta, chairperson of Majuli Zila Parishad, Papu Dutta Hazarika, and other dignitaries were present in the meeting.

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