Sonowal announces developmental plans for Majuli

Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal, who was elected from Majuli in the Assembly elections, today announced several developmental progammes for the constituency which is Asia's largest riverine island.
Majuli must be highlighted in the global stage with proper planning as the center of 'Satriya' culture (Assamese classical dance form), Sonowal told reporters here.
For this purpose, a world class cultural university would be set up in Majuli for spreading the essence of 'Satriya' culture and preserve it through quality research.
He also acknowledged the contribution of music maestro Bhupen Hazarika in highlighting 'Satriya' culture by giving it national recognition when he was the Chairman of Sangeet Natak Academy.

Regarding the perennial problem of flood and erosion in the state, the Chief Minister said a comprehensive plan has been made for dredging the Bramhaputra river with the help of the World Bank and the Asian Development Bank.
Stating that a workshop in this regard was held in Guwahati with the experts of Dredging Corporation of India, he said that it would greatly help in solving the erosion problem in Majuli.

To deal with flood in the island in an effective and quick manner, a Rapid Action Center of Water Resources Department would be set up so that flood management work could be expedited in crisis situation, he said.

The Chief Minister said that a cabinet meeting will be held in Majuli and similar cabinet meetings would also be held in other backward places of the state in the future to give momentum to development.
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Highlighting the hardships that the police force have
to face while delivering their duty, Sonowal said, "I am sure in future whatever responsibility you are entrusted with, wherever you are send, you will perform better."
He further spoke about the role of police in maintaining internal security and also about the danger of trans-nation terrorism.
He expressed hope that the new recruits will show "high standard of professional excellence" and put forward their duty fight and warned that people will be monitoring them.

Praising Prime Minister's Narendra Modi's effort to develop North East, the BJP leader said, "Prime Minister Modi has given lot of opportunity to the people of North East and we have to take advantage of that, we have to work hard and bring change in the system."
The Chief Minister also mentioned about making the society corruption free and providing 'good governance' to the people.
He further highlighted on demonetization scheme as he believe this can bring out black money.
He also highlighted on development of space technology and digital banking under Modi's regime.
Earlier before a colourful display of parade was done by all the new recruits, cadres representing all the North Eastern states were administered oath by NEPA Director DR Doley Barman.