In a major development push aimed at accelerating growth in Upper Assam, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday laid the foundation stones and inaugurated multiple projects worth over ₹500 crore during a day-long visit to Dibrugarh, Naharkatia, and the Assam Medical College and Hospital (AMCH).
₹146 Crore Boost for Dibrugarh University
With the Gen Z doctors 😎
📍AMCH, Dibrugarh pic.twitter.com/ZhWJDMSEnQ
— Himanta Biswa Sarma (@himantabiswa) July 24, 2025
The Chief Minister kicked off the day at Dibrugarh University, where he launched projects worth ₹146.43 crore under the Chief Minister’s Special Grant and the Pradhan Mantri Uchhatar Shiksha Abhiyan (PM-USHA).
Describing the university as “an epicentre of learning,” Sarma said these initiatives would significantly enhance academic infrastructure, including the construction of new hostels, staff housing, modern sports and fitness facilities, and upgraded internal infrastructure.
Under the PM-USHA scheme, plans include new academic buildings, research and incubation centres, digitally equipped libraries, and computer labs, all aimed at modernising the university ecosystem.
₹357 Crore Expansion for Assam Medical College
Dibrugarh University, an epicentre of learning is headed towards the next phase of its growth as it adds more facilities for students.
Initiating work on several important projects https://t.co/FpDDvIZb1M
— Himanta Biswa Sarma (@himantabiswa) July 24, 2025
Later at Assam Medical College and Hospital (AMCH), the Chief Minister laid the foundation for a ₹357-crore expansion project. Spread over 196 acres, the project will include teachers’ quarters, a student hostel, and other supporting infrastructure.
“Upgrading AMCH was a long-standing promise. Today, we begin its realisation,” Sarma said, emphasizing the state government’s focus on healthcare education and services.
₹130 Crore Projects in Naharkatia
Dibrugarh University, an epicentre of learning is headed towards the next phase of its growth as it adds more facilities for students.
Initiating work on several important projects https://t.co/FpDDvIZb1M
— Himanta Biswa Sarma (@himantabiswa) July 24, 2025
The Chief Minister then proceeded to Naharkatia, where he inaugurated and launched projects worth ₹130 crore. These include:
Construction of a Co-District Commissioner’s Office
A road overbridge on the Namrup-Naharkatia route
New infrastructure for Naharkatia Higher Secondary School and Konwarigaon High School
Announcement of a dedicated hockey stadium, promoting sports in the region
One of the key announcements was the establishment of a Tata Centre of Excellence at the ITI Naharkatia campus. The institute has now been handed over to the Department of Skill, Employment and Entrepreneurship, underlining the government’s emphasis on vocational and industry-aligned training.
“This is about preparing our youth for future employment opportunities that align with industrial demand,” Sarma said.
