Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma chairs key meet with 16th Finance Commission in Guwahati
Sep 26, 2024
Guwahati (Assam) [India], September 26 : Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma chaired a meeting between the 16th Finance Commission of India and the Government of Assam in Guwahati on Thursday.
The Finance Department presented a report to the Commission that addressed various departmental aspects, while Commission members offered valuable insights on key issues during the meeting.
Earlier on Wednesday, Assam CM Sarma met with a delegation of corporators from Telangana's Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) at Lok Sewa Bhawan in Guwahati.
The meeting was part of a study tour undertaken by the corporators to Assam. CM Sarma extended a warm welcome to the delegation and engaged in discussions on various civic issues related to urban governance.
In the meeting, Chief Minister Sarma shared Guwahati's experiences in managing legacy waste, improving civic amenities, and solid waste management.
The corporators expressed their satisfaction with the visit, stating they had gained valuable insights into urban governance from Guwahati Municipal Corporation's practices.
Additionally, Sarma conveyed his goodwill to the approximately 60 corporators, who represented BJP, Congress, and BRS, and sent his greetings to the people of Telangana through them.
CM Sarma on Wednesday also chaired a meeting with the All Assam Students Union (AASU) leadership to discuss the recommendations of the Justice (Retd) Biplab Sarma Committee regarding the implementation of Clause 6 of the Assam Accord.
Clause 6 of the Assam Accord mandates the protection, preservation, and promotion of the cultural, social, and linguistic identity of the Assamese people through appropriate constitutional, legislative, and administrative safeguards.