Guwahati, July 2: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma met Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari in New Delhi on Wednesday to review the progress of major infrastructure projects in the state and to seek central support for their timely completion.

The meeting focused on expediting flagship National Highway (NH) projects in Assam.

CM Sarma emphasized the importance of sustained cooperation from the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) to ensure the on-time delivery of critical infrastructure that underpins connectivity and economic development in the state.

Gadkari assured full support from the ministry, noting that these projects would “significantly boost regional connectivity, enhance trade routes, and accelerate the pace of economic growth in the Northeast.”

Following the meeting, both leaders posted updates on X (formerly Twitter). CM Sarma wrote:
“In New Delhi today, I had a fruitful meeting with Hon’ble Union Minister Shri @nitin_gadkari Ji. We reviewed the progress of Assam’s flagship infra projects and sought @MORTHIndia’s cooperation in their time-bound completion. The Minister has assured us of the Ministry’s undivided focus on this matter.”

In New Delhi today, I had a fruitful meeting with Hon’ble Union Minister Shri @nitin_gadkari Ji.

We reviewed the progress of Assam’s flagship infra projects and sought @MORTHIndia‘s cooperation in their time bound completion.

Hon’ble Minister has assured us of the Ministry’s… pic.twitter.com/AYj5jh85AK

— Himanta Biswa Sarma (@himantabiswa) July 2, 2025

Echoing the sentiment, Gadkari said:
“Reviewed the ongoing National Highway projects in Assam, with Assam Chief Minister Shri @himantabiswa Ji and senior officials in Delhi today. These projects will significantly boost regional connectivity, enhance trade routes, and accelerate economic growth across the northeastern region of the country.”

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Reviewed the ongoing National Highway projects in Assam, with Assam Chief Minister Shri @himantabiswa Ji and senior officials in Delhi today.

These projects will significantly boost regional connectivity, enhance trade routes, and accelerate economic… pic.twitter.com/f8KZ7LSGNx

— Nitin Gadkari (@nitin_gadkari) July 2, 2025

Union Minister of State for External Affairs Pabitra Margherita, Principal Secretary to the Chief Minister Dr. KK Dwivedi, and senior MoRTH officials were also present at the meeting.

Earlier in the day, CM Sarma also held discussions with representatives from ICICI Foundation and ICICI Bank to explore the expansion of CSR initiatives across Assam. The talks focused on strengthening collaboration with the state government and expanding credit access for micro borrowers.

In a separate meeting, Jayesh Saini, Chairman of Kenya-based LifeCare Ltd., called on the Chief Minister to discuss the company’s upcoming healthcare ventures in Assam. LifeCare had signed an MoU during the Advantage Assam 2.0 Investment and Infrastructure Summit held in February this year, signaling its intent to invest in the state’s growing healthcare sector.

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