Current Affairs - State - Discussion

The projects worth ₹1,715 crore were launched in Assam, highlighting a major push toward infrastructure and institutional development in the state. The foundation stone for the new Assam Legislative Assembly was laid in Dibrugarh, reinforcing its role as the second capital of Assam. The initiatives include sports infrastructure, housing for legislators, and a Wildlife Research Institute, reflecting a balanced focus on governance, development, and conservation. Emphasis was also placed on flood mitigation through wetland development, a critical issue for Assam, along with the potential boost to Assam’s tea exports through the India–EU Free Trade Agreement.