Assam CM attends 1st North East Geology and Mining Ministers' Conclave in Nagaland

Speaking on the occasion, Chief Minister Sarma said that the North Eastern region of the country is very rich in mines, minerals and other natural resources.

"However, with the right mix of technology and proper planning the region will be in a position to utilize its full potential in this sector," he said.

Referring to Odisha which has made significant progress using the resources extracted from mines, the Chief Minister said that the mineral resources in the region should be judiciously used to expedite the rate of development.

Sarma also sought the cooperation and support of the Union Coal, Mines Minister Pralhad Joshi for Assam to draw the right kind of roadmap for the prudent utilization of its mineral resources.

Referring to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s importance and priority to North East which is primarily responsible for the expeditious development, he said that in the last few years the region witnessed several policy decisions of the Central Government to put the entire North East into a robust growth trajectory.

He also said that the Prime Minister addresses the region as the New Engine of growth and Astalaxmi which transformed the region into a development hub.

The Chief Minister said that the proposed four-lane road connecting Kohima, Dimapur and Karbi Anglong once completed will usher in new momentum of growth and development.

He also said that in the field of unconventional and renewable energy sources, the Prime Minister’s target of green energy generation by 2035 would lead to a reduction of environmental pollution to a great extent.

Sarma said that the conclave will give a new dimension to the growth of the mines and minerals sector in the region.

He also hoped that the Union Minister for Mines and Coal will take special steps for the implementation of the proposals charted in the conclave.