🏗️ Amit Shah Ignites Assam’s Future: ₹1,715 Cr Projects to Transform Dibrugarh into Admin Powerhouse!
State Correspondents News Desk | January 30, 2026
💰 Second Legislative Hub, Sports Extravaganza, Wildlife Boost & Wetland Revival!
Union Home Minister Amit Shah today unveiled a monumental ₹1,715 crore development package in Assam’s Dibrugarh, laying foundations to elevate the city as the state’s second administrative nerve center. Joined by CM Himanta Biswa Sarma, Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal, MPs, MLAs, and officials, Shah greenlit initiatives spanning governance, sports, wildlife conservation, and flood mitigation.
🏛️ Dibrugarh’s Admin Leap: ₹284 Cr Assembly Complex
Star attraction: Foundation stone for a cutting-edge second legislative assembly & MLA hostel—3-storey hall, 9-storey lodging, 800-seat auditorium, security barracks. This positions Upper Assam for decentralized governance, easing Guwahati’s load.
⚽ Multi-Disciplinary Sports Complex (₹447 Cr Total)
Phase 1 inaugurated (₹238 Cr): Indoor arena, Olympic pool, football turf, tennis/volleyball/basketball courts, hostels. Phase 2 foundation (₹209 Cr): 30K seats, athletics track, central field—youth sports revolution!
🦒 Wildlife Health & Research Centre (₹292 Cr)
State-of-art hub: Admin/education blocks, central lab, museum, auditorium, clinical/radiation wings. Boosts animal care, research, training—forest-vet-research synergy.
🌿 Wetland Restoration (₹692 Cr)
National Disaster Mitigation Fund: Revives 15 wetlands across 9 districts. Enhances water retention, curbs Brahmaputra floods, bolsters ecosystem resilience.
📊 Project Breakdown
| Project | Cost (₹ Cr) | Status | Key Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2nd Legislative Assembly Complex | 284 | Foundation Laid | Assembly bldg, MLA hostel, auditorium |
| Sports Complex Phase 1 | 238 | Inaugurated | Stadiums, pool, courts, hostels |
| Sports Complex Phase 2 | 209 | Foundation Laid | 30K seats, track, playground |
| Wildlife Health Centre | 292 | Foundation Laid | Labs, museum, clinical blocks |
| Wetland Rejuvenation | 692 | Launched | 15 wetlands, 9 districts |
“From guns & conflicts under Congress to growth & governance today—Assam surges ahead!” – Amit Shah
Shah’s visit blended infra push with cultural nods: Mishing tribe event in Dhemaji, BJP worker meets in Guwahati/Dibrugarh. Boosts Northeast’s Viksit vision amid assembly polls buzz.
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