Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has initiated a two-day official visit to Dibrugarh and Tinsukia districts to focus on tribal land tenure security and regional infrastructure expansion in the state's easternmost region. Upon landing at the Dibrugarh airport on Wednesday, where he was received by local administrators, Sarma proceeded directly to the Chief Minister's Secretariat in Dibrugarh to lead an administrative review meeting.
Addressing Tribal Land Settlement and Mission Basundhara
The administrative session centered on the execution of Mission Basundhara and the resolution of long-standing land ownership challenges in tribal-dominated areas. Discussions covered key policy provisions, including the allotment of land plots measuring up to 50 bighas to eligible tribal families. Furthermore, the meeting addressed cases that remained pending during Mission Basundhara 2.0 and 3.0, directing their re-examination under the upcoming Mission Basundhara 4.0 framework. The session was attended by the Deputy Commissioners of Lakhimpur, Dhemaji, and Majuli, along with senior forest department officials and leaders from tribal organizations.
Tinsukia's Transformation and Infrastructure Growth
During the two-day tour, the Chief Minister is scheduled to lay the foundation stones for and inaugurate multiple civic amenities aimed at strengthening connectivity and fostering employment opportunities. Reflecting on the region's progress via social media, Sarma noted Tinsukia's shift from a period marked by militancy and civil unrest to its current trajectory as a hub for commerce, social harmony, and civic growth. He also commended the district's performance in the Swachh Survekshan sanitation assessments, citing progress in municipal waste handling and urban development.
Key Projects on Thursday's Itinerary
On Thursday, Sarma will inspect the ongoing construction of a 1,000-seat public auditorium alongside a new inter-state bus terminus in Tinsukia. His schedule also includes visiting the site designated for a new medical college, which is designed to enhance tertiary healthcare access for residents in Tinsukia as well as neighboring areas of Arunachal Pradesh. Additionally, Sarma will inaugurate an autoclaved aerated concrete (AAC) block manufacturing plant aimed at stimulating local industrial production and creating jobs, before participating in the Moran Sports Carnival.
