Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma inaugurates Rs 168-cr projects in Karbi Anglong
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma inaugurated projects worth Rs 168 crore in Karbi Anglong district on Monday. The projects include infrastructure development and beautification work.
During the event, Sarma praised the Karbi society for preserving their rich socio-cultural traditions and adhering to their ancient belief system. He highlighted the history of the Karbi community, tracing it back to 3000 BC, and commended their progression through the practice of Honghari faith, a traditional belief system based on clan and ancestors.
Himanta Biswa Sarma emphasized the importance of a society staying connected to its roots, stating that progress is hindered when a community breaks ties with its ancestral beliefs and practices. He urged Karbi youths to ensure that the traditional beliefs of their community remain relevant in society.
The inaugurated projects include the Sertalin Auditorium with a seating capacity of 3,000 at Taralangso (costing Rs 35 crore), the multi-purpose sports complex Sarsing Teron Langkung Habe at KASA Stadium in Diphu (costing Rs 75 crore), a new market complex at Rongkhelan (costing Rs 10 crore), the Song Bey inter-state bus terminus (costing Rs 12 crore), and a truck terminus in Diphu (costing Rs 5 crore).
