Assam Chief Minister Dr Himanta Biswa Sarma announced that no construction on the proposed Maa Kamakhya Temple Access Corridor will begin until clearance is received from IIT Guwahati.
Addressing reporters in Guwahati, CM Himanta stated, “The work for the Kamakhya corridor has been assigned to Larsen & Toubro, and the plan has been submitted to IIT Guwahati for approval. I think within 2 to 3 months the physical work will start only if IIT Guwahati gives clearance.”
Responding to public concerns about the proposed corridor, the CM assured that the State Government has the support of the people and that the work will be completed within two years.
“People are worried about the word corridor. The corridor is nothing but a road. People are thinking the State is going to make something extraordinary. Nothing will change, only roof sheeting will be placed,” he added.
Previously, the Assam Government informed the Gauhati High Court that construction of the Kamakhya temple access corridor would not commence until clearance from IIT Guwahati is received. The institute will scrutinise the blueprint and conduct hydrological and geological studies.
In an affidavit, the PWD (buildings and national highway) stated that the department is proceeding to execute an agreement for scrutinising the drawings related to the construction of the Kamakhya temple corridor. The IIT Guwahati team will undertake mandatory hydrological and geological studies while reviewing the plan.
