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Assam cabinet has approved the release of Rs 250 crore for the Bodoland
Territorial Council
¨ The release of Rs 250 crore has been approved
under the State-Owned Priority Development Fund (Rural) for the FY 2025-26.
¨ This reaffirms government’s focus on
developing the Bodoland region.
¨ The funds will be used for rural
infrastructure projects across Bodoland Territorial Council areas.
¨ The funds will also be used for priority
development projects in Bodoland Territorial Council areas.
¨ The aim is to improve connectivity,
livelihoods, and basic civic amenities.
¨ The focused financial support to Bodoland
Territorial Council is necessary for sustaining peace, promoting development.
¨ This is also necessary for ensuring inclusive
growth in the region.
¨ The region has witnessed significant transformation
following the Bodoland Territorial Region (BTR) accord.
¨ The funds will strengthen grassroots-level
development. It will enhance the delivery of public services in rural Bodoland.
¨ The declaration of Kumari Beel (270 hectares)
and Dhamar Beel (337 hectares) in Goalpara district as Proposed Reserved
Forests under the Assam Forest Regulation, 1891 has also been approved by the
Cabinet.
¨ The cabinet also appointed Simu Das as a
Physical Instructor under the Directorate of Sports and Youth Welfare.
¨ Simu Das is a member of the Indian women’s
blind cricket team that recently won the Women’s T20 Blind World Cup.
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Transfer of 607 bighas of government land at Kareng Chapori in Dhemaji
district for the setting up of a new Group Centre of the Central Reserve Police
Force has also been approved by the Cabinet.
