The Union Minister of State for Social Justice and Empowerment Shri Ramdas Athawale laid the foundation stone of Barpeta Baghbar Road at Barpeta today. The length of the road is 27.5 kms. Total cost for widening and improvement of the road will be Rs 96.18 Crore.

Addressing the gathering on this occasion, Shri Athawale said that transparent and good quality work is the primary focus of this government and development of roads is alwaysa priority. Mentioning that National Highways are being constructedto boost economic development of the country Shri Athwale said that the government is emphasizing on construction of road in every villages and towns. The Minister also said that various developmental schemes are being implemented in the North East region and construction and improvement of roads is one of them.

The Minister also mentioned that the budget under the ministry of Social Justice and empowerment is approximately Rs 81 thousand crore for this financial year and this will be invested for social welfare and empowerment of every section of thesociety.

Speaking on the occasion Shri Ranjit Das, Chairman of Housefed corporation, Government of Assam said that by construction of this road the government of India is fulfilling the long pending demand of the people of this area. The construction of this road will enhance the economic and social development of the area, he added.

The MLAs of Barpeta, Baghbar, Jania, the Deputy Commissioner of Barpeta and other dignitaries were also present on this occasion. 

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