Assam Governor launches development projects
Guwahati, Rongili Barta: In line with the vision of the Central and State governments, Assam Governor Shri Lakshman Prasad Acharya launched five key initiatives aimed at holistic development of all sections of the people of the state at a function held at Raj Bhavan.
Shri Acharya inaugurated Governor Assam’s Pratibha Protsahan Yojana, Governor Assam’s Vishwakarma Samman, Governor Assam’s Award for Excellence, Governor Assam’s Bhasha Protsahan Yojana and Governor Assam’s Varishtha Shikshak Samman Yojana.
Launching the schemes for the people, Governor Shri Acharya said, “There is no shortage of talent in our state, but many talented individuals are unable to progress due to various obstacles. We must help them move forward. It is with this objective that we have enunciated these five initiatives.” He expressed confidence that these schemes will encourage target people and contribute to building of a developed state and a developed nation.
The Governor also said, “On the auspicious occasion of Vishwakarma puja coinciding with the birthday of Prime Minister Narendra Modi it is really heartening to launch these schemes which are embedded with the components to give due exposure and recognition to the human talents of the state. The Governor stated that the Prime Minister is committed to making the country developed and self-reliant free from the scourges like inequality, penury etc. With such a strong resolution, he is guiding and leading the country, inspiring the nation with his vision, the Governor added.
Referring to Prime Minister’s resolve to making a Viksit Bharat, Shri Acharya called upon youth of the state to nurture collective resolve to make India a developed nation by 2047. He further said irrespective of the profession that the people have, everyone should work dedicatedly for a developed nation which is self-reliant.
Vice Chancellor Gauhati University Prof. Nani Gopal Mahanta, Director of AIIMS Dr. Ashok Puranik, Commissioner and Secretary to the Governor S.S.Meenakshi Sundaram along with a host of other dignitaries were present in the launching function.