Governor visits Ramrai Kutir Border Outpost in Dhubri district
Talks to BSF Jawans deployed along the area
Interacts with students and villagers
Guwahati, Rongili Barta- Assam Governor Shri Lakshman Prasad Acharya visited Ramrai Kutir Border Outpost (BoP) along the India-Bangladesh border and talked to the Border Security Force personnel deployed there.
It may be noted that, this is the first visit of Shri Acharya after he became Assam Governor.
Shri Acharya upon reaching the border outpost at Ramrai Kutir Satrasal which is incidentally the last village of Indian territory in Dhubri district, interacted with the Border Security Force personnel deployed there. As a protocol and goodwill gesture the Governor also greeted the BSF personnel on duty at the 1001 border pillar.
Addressing the BSF jawans at a Sainik Sammelan, Governor Shri Acharya lauded their dedication to safeguarding the nation’s frontier. He commended their bravery and fortitude and stated, “The profound commitment with which our jawans are serving the nation and guarding its borders is truly exemplary. They are our first line of defense, ensuring the safety and security of every citizen and maintaining the territorial integrity of the nation”.
Heaping his words of appreciation for the lady jawans deployed for border protection, Governor Shri Acharya addressed them as “incarnation of Goddess.” He hailed their zeal and dedication in protecting the borders. He said that standing shoulder to shoulder with their male counterparts in serving the nation with valor and determination, is a source of inspiration for the younger generation.
Governor Shri Acharya expressing his deep gratitude to the jawans said that the tireless dedication and constant vigilance of them led to fortifying national security. Shri Acharya also planted a sapling at the Ramrai Kutir BoP.
The Governor as a part of his border visit also spent time with the residents of Ramrai Kutir village and took part in an interactive session held at Satrasal Higher Secondary Vidyapeeth. Addressing the villagers, Governor Shri Acharya said that though Ramrai Kutir village is the last village of Indian territory bordering Bangladesh in Dhubri district, it should be regarded as the first village.
He said that for any contingency, the villagers will be the first ones to respond. Moreover, referring to Prime Minister Narendra Modi who considers the border villages as the first village of the country, the Governor informed about the all round development initiatives of the government to bring about holistic development of the frontier village ensuring that no area is left behind in the development journey of the nation.
The Governor also emphasized that his visit was aimed at understanding their lives and identifying their problems and resolving them. He reiterated that the villagers deserve access to all basic facilities, including quality education, health care facilities, and proper road connectivity etc.
He assured them that the government is initiating all steps for their welfare and development. The Governor also highlighted the role of the catalyst played by the villagers in ensuring border security.
The Governor also presented the villagers with mementos depicting the National Flag. The Governor also interacted with the students on issues related to their education and personal growth. District Commissioner Dhubri Dibakar Nath, SP Dhubri Navin Singh along with a host of other dignitaries were present during the visit.