Assam: Land for assembly building in Dibrugarh finalized
Assam: Land for assembly building in Dibrugarh finalized
Digital Desk: In a major step toward making Dibrugarh the second capital of Assam, Assam Chief Minister Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma has approved the land for the Assembly building and MLA hostel.
Two of the four annual sessions of the Assam Legislative Assembly will take place in Dibrugarh, with the remaining two continuing in Guwahati.
With plans for future development, the structure will house 160 lawmakers in addition to the current 126 MLAs.
Construction is anticipated to start this year in August or September, with the tender procedure set for May.
Dibrugarh's first Assembly session is scheduled for 2027.
In the meantime, a new Circuit House facility with space for 75 officials is being built next to the Assembly complex.
The Chief Minister also unveiled more comprehensive plans for Dibrugarh's development, which included the creation of directorates and offices for the federal and state governments as well as a number of infrastructural initiatives.
The goal of these programs is to position Dibrugarh as a center for economic expansion and advancement.
