NE Watch Desk
President Droupadi Murmu is set to
embark on an important three-day visit to Assam and Meghalaya from January 15
to 17, according to a statement from the Rashtrapati Bhavan.
The upcoming visit, packed with a series
of important engagements, infrastructure inaugurations, and participation in
local celebrations, is poised to strengthen ties and promote transformation in
the region.
The President’s journey is expected to
commence with the inauguration of the Meghalaya Games at the PA Sangma Stadium
in Tura, showcasing her support for sports and youth engagement. On January 16,
she will address members of Self-Help Groups at Baljek Airport in Tura,
emphasizing her commitment to grassroots-level empowerment and community
development.
In addition, President Murmu will
virtually lay the foundation stone for the new Integrated Administration
Complex in Tura, indicating the start of a significant infrastructure project
that promises to enhance administrative efficiency in the region.
Besides, the visit will focus on boosting
local infrastructure and tourism, with President Murmu expected to virtually
inaugurate the upgraded Rongjeng Mangsang Adokgre Road and Mairang Ranigodown
Azra Road.
Furthermore, she will lay the foundation
stones for the Shillong Peak ropeway and tourist accommodations in the scenic
villages of Kongthong, Mawlyngot, and Kudengrim, initiatives aimed at promoting
sustainable tourism and economic growth.
Apart from this, she will mark her attendance
at the golden jubilee celebrations of the Karbi Youth Festival at Taralangso,
Diphu, in Assam’s Karbi Anglong district on January 17. This cultural event honours
the heritage and traditions of the local Karbi community.
President Murmu’s visit is not only
expected to underscore her dedication to the development of Meghalaya and Assam
but also represents a historic moment as she becomes the first President to
spend a night in the Garo Hills region and the first State guest to reside in
the newly inaugurated Raj Bhavan in Tura.
Her engagements are poised to reflect a
broader commitment to engaging with diverse communities across Bharat and
supporting national growth and development endeavours.
