The Union State Minister of Railways and Textiles, Smt Darshana Jardosh successfully concluded a two-day visit to Assam on September 24, 2021.  The Union Minister of State, called on Chief Minister of Assam Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma today and discussed various issues pertaining to the ongoing projects of railways in the state and discussed convergence of textile technology for increasing the beauty and demand of Assamese traditional garments across the globe. Smt. Darshana Jardosh also met His Excellency Hon’ble Governor of Assam Prof. Jagadish Mukhi and briefed him about enhancement of railway connectivity for overall economic development of the state.

Later she addressed a Press Meet at NF Railway Central Hospital, Guwahati and informed about the ongoing projects and status of the implemented schemes by her Ministries. Speaking on the occasion, Smt. Jardosh said that, Hon’ble Prime Minister Narendra Modi has always prioritize North Eastern States. Addressing the gathering, Smt. Darshana Jardosh, stated that Railways has been the lifeline of the people of our country and informed how NF Railways have been able to provide logistic supplies in the region during  the time of pandemic. She too informed that the Railway Ministry is also preparing for more Tourism services in the state like the recently introduced Vistadome in the state.

To fulfil the demand of local passengers, a passenger train service was flagged off today by Hon’ble Minister of State remotely through video link from N. F. Railway Headquarters where Hon’ble MP (LS) Smt. Queen Oja, Hon’ble MP(LS)  Shri Kripanath Mallah, Hon’ble MP(LS) Shri Pradan Baruah, Hon’ble MP(RS) Shri Bhubaneswar Kalita, Hon’ble MP(RS) Pallab Lochan Das and Hon’ble MP(LS) Shri Topon Kumar Gogoi were also present.

Smt. Darshana Jardosh also reviewed various activities related to connectivity, operation and passenger amenities. Shri Anshul Gupta, General Manager/ Northeast Frontier Railway gave a presentation to Minister on overall performance of Northeast Frontier Railway (Open line) and day to day functioning pertaining to operation of trains and development of passenger amenities in various states. Shri Sunil Sharma General Manager/Northeast Frontier Railway (Construction) along with senior railway officials from the construction organization also gave a presentation of the ongoing projects of Railway Construction in North east.

Later, Smt. Darshana Jardosh, Minister of State of Railways inaugurated a new Oxygen Generator Plant of 500 LPM capacity and laid foundation stone of 40 bedded isolation ward at Central Hospital, Maligaon. The Oxygen Generator Plant will provide direct supply of oxygen to the patient admitted in the wards of the railway hospital. Minister of State of Railways also interacted with media persons at Maligaon.

Earlier the Union Minister of State reviewed with the Senior Officials of Handloom & Textile, Govt. of Assam on implementation of the scheme of the Ministry. Smt. Jardosh informed that she has discussed with the Chief Minister of the state regarding textiles convergence of technology for increasing the beauty and demand of Assamese traditional garments across the globe.

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