Guwahati: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday called on Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh in the national capital.
Taking to his Twittter CM Sarma wrote, “Called on Hon Raksha Mantri Sri @rajnathsingh and requested that @DefenceMinIndia kindly grant permission for five more Sainik Schools in Assam in Golaghat, Cachar, Dhemaji, Karbianglong and Kokrajhar. Requisite land has been identified by District Administrations.”
Called on Hon Raksha Mantri Sri @rajnathsingh and requested that @DefenceMinIndia kindly grant permission for five more Sainik Schools in Assam in Golaghat, Cachar, Dhemaji, Karbianglong and Kokrajhar. Requisite land has been identified by District Administrations. pic.twitter.com/eQKaoqyie9
— Himanta Biswa Sarma (@himantabiswa) November 11, 2021
Also requested Adarniya RM that the Brahmaputra Under Water Tunnel project at Tezpur as planned by Border Roads Organisation may kindly be expedited. This shall immensely enhance connectivity.@DefenceMinIndia @rajnathsingh pic.twitter.com/ERTN4nrZ5C
— Himanta Biswa Sarma (@himantabiswa) November 11, 2021
Earlier on Wednesday, Sarma met Union Raod and Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari in Delhi to discuss the status of various National Highway projects being implemented in the state.
The chief minister stated that he discussed Kaziranga Elevated Highways Project and its significance for preserving wildlife.