Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday said the state government is conducting a detailed assessment of government land in and around Guwahati to preserve it for future development projects, educational institutions and industrial infrastructure.
Speaking to reporters during his visit to the Jagiroad Assembly constituency, Sarma said the government has identified large tracts of land in the Dharamtul area and nearby regions that could be utilised for public purposes in the future.
“We are conducting a review of how much government land is available in areas like Jagiroad and Dharamtul. On these lands, we can establish various institutions, industrial estates, educational institutions and other government facilities,” the chief minister said.
Sarma said the immediate priority of the government is to protect such land parcels from encroachment and unplanned development.
“Particularly in the areas surrounding Guwahati, we are taking steps to preserve government land. There is nearly 300 bighas of government land here. I came today to inspect the area personally and ensure that the land remains protected,” he added.
The chief minister clarified that no specific project has yet been finalised for the identified land and said the current focus is on conservation and long-term planning.
“As of now, there is no concrete scheme for the land. The main objective is to preserve it properly for future requirements,” Sarma said.
Officials accompanying the chief minister said the state government has intensified efforts in recent months to map and secure government-owned land across several districts, particularly in rapidly urbanising areas near Guwahati, amid increasing pressure from real estate expansion and encroachments.
The Assam government has announced several infrastructure and industrial initiatives in recent years to boost economic activity in central Assam and the Guwahati metropolitan region.
Jagiroad has emerged as a key focus area due to its strategic connectivity and proximity to the state capital.
Sarma also said that with elections now over, he intended to focus on governance and development rather than political issues.
“The elections are over. I do not want to speak politics now,” the chief minister told reporters.
(IANS Inputs)
