Quick Summary
- Assam Chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma met Prime minister Narendra modi in New Delhi on July 28, 2025.
- The CM briefed the PM about Assam’s socio-economic progress and near-saturation of major welfare schemes.
- Sarma conveyed Assam’s anticipation to welcome the PM on September 8 for inaugurating Bharat Ratna Dr. Bhupen Hazarika’s birth centenary celebration and the nation’s first bio-ethanol plant at Numaligarh.
- he presented the PM with a traditional Assamese ‘gamosa’ and mementoes during their meeting.
- Sarma also met Union Finance Minister nirmala Sitharaman, inviting her to lay the foundation stone of Kanaklata Barua University in Gohpur, an upcoming institution with industry-oriented academic programs in emerging fields like AI, quantum computing, and robotics.
- The CM discussed operational improvements at Coal India’s Margherita site during his meeting with Union Coal minister G. Kishan Reddy.
Indian Opinion Analysis
Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma’s meetings in Delhi underline significant strides made by Assam across social and economic dimensions while showcasing future priorities centered around education reform,infrastructure advancement,and industrial growth. His invitation to PM Modi for key events like Dr. Hazarika’s centenary celebrations reflects efforts to integrate cultural heritage into developmental objectives-possibly boosting tourism and public awareness.
Engagements with Union Ministers highlight an effort to align state initiatives with national agendas via targeted collaborations-such as securing federal support for impactful institutions like Kanaklata Barua university or enhancing productivity at key coal operations. These discussions emphasize how cooperative federalism can optimize resources for lasting growth.
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