Historic Inauguration: Assam's First CM Secretariat Outside Capital

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma inaugurated the first CM's secretariat outside the state capital, in Dibrugarh. The new facility aims to decentralize governance and bring it closer to the people. The inauguration included key decisions such as banning land sales in specific areas and enhancing border security.

In a historic move, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma inaugurated the first Chief Minister's secretariat outside the state's capital, Dispur, on Friday. The new office, located in Dibrugarh town, aims to bring governance closer to the people, according to official sources.

During the inauguration, Sarma emphasized that the new secretariat is part of ongoing efforts to decentralize government operations. 'This secretariat is not just a building but illustrates our sustained efforts to bring governance closer to the people,' Sarma posted on social media platform X.

Several significant decisions were made during the first sitting at the new office, including banning new land sales in specific areas and intensifying efforts to detect illegal immigrants across Assam's international borders. The immediate implementation of these decisions signals a new era of quicker decision-making and project execution.

(With inputs from agencies.)