Assam Opens Chief Minister's Secretariat in Dibrugarh

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma inaugurated the state's second Chief Minister's Secretariat in Dibrugarh, aimed at decentralizing governance and enhancing administrative connectivity for nearly 7.9 million residents across nine districts in upper Assam. The new office will operate at least four days a month, significantly reducing the travel burden for citizens who previously needed to journey 500-550 kilometers to Dispur for government services. Sarma emphasized that this initiative represents a historic commitment to bring governance closer to the people, addressing longstanding developmental disparities. Key decisions made during the inauguration include banning new land sales in certain areas and increasing efforts to detect illegal immigrants. Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal supported the initiative, linking it to a broader vision for regional development under Prime Minister Modi's leadership. The establishment of this secretariat is seen as a step towards faster decision-making and more efficient project implementation in upper Assam.