2 flyovers sanctioned for Silchar & another one in the offing: Cabinet

way2barak, Nov.29: The cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Dr Himanta Biswa Sarma took place in the office of the Deputy Commissioner, Cachar on Tuesday afternoon. Following, the cabinet meet, Chief Minister briefed the media about the resolutions adopted in the meeting.

Decisions regarding Barak Valley:

1. The Chief Minister expressed satisfaction at the overwhelming response of the people of Barak valley for taking active part in the celebration of 400 years of birth anniversary of Bir Lachit Barphukan.

2.  GC College to be upgraded to state University

3. Rs59 cr sanctioned for renewed construction of embankment at Bethukandi, Silchar

4. Mohisha Beel will soon be declared as a protected area.

5. An elevated flyover will be constructed at Ramnagar, Silchar with an overall length of 10 km. However, India Club needs to be demolished for that construction. The CM left this to the will of the people of Silchar. If people opposes the demolition of India Club then the flyover will not be built.

6. Another flyover was approved at the sinking place at Silchar- Kalain road.

7. We are also discussing proposal for a flyover from Capital Point to Rangirkhari, said the Chief Minister. He said, We are discussing on it and will announce about it later if everything is favourable. He said that the govt is considering to built a 2-storied flyover if sufficient place for 4-lane flyover is available.

8 Rs.135 cr was sanctioned for Mini Secretariat.

9. Two new degree model colleges will be constructed at Dholai and Lakhipur (Binnakandi)

10. A milk processing unit with Rs.81 cr to be set up at Silchar which will produce 1.5 lakh litre milk everyday.

11. Rs. 10 cr sanctioned as one time grant for DSA Silchar.

12. Another super specialty 200-bed section to be set up at Silchar Medical College & Silchar

13. For setting up medical college at Karimganj, the cabinet approved Rs.650 cr.

14 A new 300-bedded section will be built at the Silchar District Hospital at the expense of RS.146 Cr

15. Narsing HS School, DN HS School (Udharbond), Cachar High School will be given Rs.10 cr each

16. Silchar Central jail will be transferred to Lakhipur and the area of the present jail will be converted as a botanical garden.