Assam CM inspects Tata semiconductor plant site at Jagiroad

Sustaining State government’s special emphasis on transforming Assam into a strong industrial hub while ensuring smooth continuation of the state’s development and welfare initiatives, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma today inspected the Tata Semiconductor Assembly and Test project site at Jagiroad, which is expected to usher in a new era of state’s economy and employment sector.
Senior officials of the Tata Semiconductor Assembly and Test project briefed the Chief Minister on the status of the project. Dr. Sarma asked the concerned officials to ensure fast and efficient execution of all construction-related works. Along with local MLA Pijush Hazarika, senior officials of the company including Project Director Ashish Mishra, as well as senior officers from the Assam Government and district administration, were present during the inspection.
During the visit he also reviewed the progress of the proposed 1,067 bigha Mega Industrial Park site spanning across the Sipiri-Duruladubi revenue villages under Jagiroad constituency.
The Chief Minister also visited Morigaon’s Ahatguri and inspected more than 331 bighas of reserved government land at Borbori, earmarked for setting up various government institutions.
On his way to Morigaon, he also visited Zubeen Kshetra in Kamrup Metropolitan district and reviewed the progress of the construction of the Khetra at Komarkuchi in Sonapur. He also paid tributes to Zubeen Garg by lighting a lamp at the memorial site. He inspected the surrounding area and reviewed the progress made so far as a part of the construction work.
It may be mentioned that the State government has undertaken steps to develop Zubeen Khetra into a culturally enriched memorial and an inspirational centre for future generations. As an initial phase of the project, the Public Works Department has already begun construction of the boundary wall at an estimated cost of around Rs. 3 crore. Necessary protective measures have also been taken up to prevent soil erosion from the adjoining slopes. During today’s inspection, the Chief Minister directed officials to expedite the next phase of the construction work. (EOM)