Category: North East

30 Days Work Report.. : Himanta Biswa

June 10, 2021.Reading time less than 1 minute.

Following PM Sri Narendra Modi’s vision we have been marching towards making of an Atmanirbhar, resilient Assam.

Some action in one month of Assam Govt:

Initiated relentless mission against drugs and cow smuggling

Covid19 brought under control

Daily wage of tea garden workers increased by ₹38

Initiated process of recruiting 1 lakh youth in govt sector

Started process to waive off microfinance loans

Launched CM Sishu Seva Scheme

This is beginning of a new chapter in Assam’s onwards march. We’ve miles to go!

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I received this video shot by some kids when my helicopter was caught in the cloud burst near Itanagar in 2017: Kiren Rijiju

June 9, 2021.Reading time less than 1 minute.

Voice of these children are so pure!

I received this video shot by some kids when my helicopter was caught in the cloud burst near Itanagar in 2017.

I’m so overwhelmed to hear the kids exclaiming, Bach Gaya.. Bach Gaya.. Thank you children

Kiren Rijiju – Union Minister for Youth Affairs & Sports
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We are witnessing encouraging results of surveillance & containment measures undertaken so far: Pema Khandu

June 5, 2021.Reading time less than 1 minute.

Chaired the SDMA meet today to review the COVID19 situation in State.

We are witnessing encouraging results of surveillance & containment measures undertaken so far. However, we must need to maintain Extreme Cautious.

Containment to be extended in Tawang & Upper Subansiri

Containment to be lifted from 7/6/2021 in ICC, L/Subansiri, Namsai, Lohit & Anjaw. The districts to be under micro containment measures as needed.

To prevent spread of infection, Vaccination in Urban areas must be only through online/offsite registration for 18+category.

Pema Khandu, Chief Minister, Arunachal Pradesh
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Given the improving Covid scenario, we are considering relaxing lockdown rules from 7th June: Himanta Biswa

June 3, 2021.Reading time 1 minute.

Himanta Biswa Sarma – Chief Minister, Assam:

During Home Minister Amit Shah ji’s visit next month, all North East CMs will try to discuss the pending border issues and the drug menace.

Given the improving Covid scenario, we are considering relaxing lockdown rules from 7th June.

Last month we acquired 5 lakh vaccines and this month we’ll buy 7 lakh vaccines to meet the demands of our state and the North Eastern region.

We’re grateful to the Centre for providing us with 12 lakh more doses.

The war against drugs will continue and Assam Police will carry out regular operations to bust the grave menace plaguing our society.

Many families have suffered immensely due to this. We are going to make some important announcements regarding the issue in the next few days.

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Govt of Meghalaya has decided to support and help the Garo Hills Autonomous District Council in their difficult time: Conrad Sangma

May 29, 2021.Reading time less than 1 minute.

Government of Meghalaya has decided to support and help the Garo Hills Autonomous District Council (GHADC) in their difficult time.

Details have been worked out by concerned Departments post the deliberations held today.

Autonomous Councils being independent bodies need to handle their own financials but realising their current state, Govt will support

I am sad to learn about the ongoing turmoil within the Council. It should be our collective responsibility to ensure that we restore its glory.

In this regard, I urge the employees to kindly resume their work and work with the incumbent administration in the greater interest of our Garo society.



We’ve agreed an upward revision in wages of Tea Garden workers by Rs 38, to be effective from Feb 23: Himanta Biswa

May 28, 2021.Reading time 1 minute.

Tea garden workers’ welfare remains a committed priority.

Since the February 23 decision of Govt of Assam to raise wages of Tea garden workers by Rs 50 was challenged in HC, we considered it crucial to find a special solution, in the interim. Today, we have made a headway on that.

In consultation with workers unions, gardens management we’ve agreed an upward revision in wages of Tea garden workers by Rs 38, to be effective from Feb 23.

With this workers in Brahmaputra Valley shall get Rs 167+38 (Rs 205) & those in Barak Valley will get Rs 145 + 38 (Rs 183).

For the remaining Rs 12, we shall initiate consultation with stakeholders and am certain that an acceptable solution will be found out soon.

My sincere thanks to all for making this happen.

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The 10KL LMO Cryogenic Tank inaugurated today will play a key role in meeting our oxygen demand: Manipur CM

May 28, 2021.Reading time less than 1 minute.

It gives me immense pleasure to inaugurate the 10KL LMO Cryogenic Tank at JNIMS today.

This plant will play a key role in meeting our oxygen demand at this juncture.

Under PM Narendra Modi Ji’s guidance, we have been able to ramp up crucial health infrastructure within record time

N Biren Singh – Chief Minister, Manipur
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Financial assistance of Rs. 50,000 will be given to the families of people who lost their lives to COVID-19: CM, Meghalaya

May 27, 2021.Reading time less than 1 minute.

Government has decided to give add on packages to the existing COVID Treatment Packages of MHIS.

For ICU with vent ₹4900/- per day package, an add on package of ARDS for Rs 60000/- will be added for patient suffering from multiple complications.

Government has also decided that an ex gratia of ₹ 50,000 will be provided to the next of kin of Covid deceased from 1st April 2021.

Conrad Sangma – Chief Minister, Meghalaya
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At Srirampur, on Bengal border, I visited screening centre along with Health Minister: Himanta Biswa – CM, Assam

May 25, 2021.Reading time less than 1 minute.

Screening has been at core of our COVID19 management strategy.

Over time, our teams have constantly expanded the facilities for wider net.

At Srirampur, on Bengal border, I visited screening centre along with Health Min Keshab Mahanta & CEM, BTC Pramod Boro

I also reviewed the data of incoming vehicles at Srirampur inter-state check point and directed the district admin and health dept to ensure Covid testing and strict isolation of positive cases.

Asked them to provide adequate transportation to those opting for home isolation.

Himanta Biswa Sarma – Chief Minister, Assam
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Held a review meeting at Ukhrul Mini Secreteriat: Manipur CM

May 24, 2021.Reading time less than 1 minute.

Held a review meeting at Ukhrul Mini Secreteriat to monitor the overall management of the second wave of the pandemic in Ukhrul and Kamjong District.

Discussed various measures to contain the spread and ensure adequate supply of oxygen in the two districts.

To be able to accommodate more serious patients from both Ukhrul and Kamjong district, the TK Woodland tourist resort in Ukhrul will now be converted into a Covid Isolation Hospital equipped with 75 beds and 10 ventilators. This facility will be ready by 29th May.

N Biren Singh – Chief Minister, Manipur
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We will be intensifying the monitoring of home isolation patients: Biren Singh, CM, Manipur

May 22, 2021.Reading time less than 1 minute.

N Biren Singh – Chief Minister, Manipur:

  • As we noticed certain anomalies in the standard practice of home isolation, we will be intensifying the monitoring of home isolation patients.

  • Teams comprising of doctors and other healthcare staffs will now visit these households to check up on the patients.

  • The Govt. has also decided to provide medicines and oxymeters to home isolation patients at free of cost.

  • For those patients with inadequate space to isolate themselves at home, we have decided to accommodate them in our Covid Care Centres.
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Today I along with my esteemed colleagues took oath as Members of 15th Legislative Assembly of Assam: CM, Himanta Biswa

May 21, 2021.Reading time less than 1 minute.

Today I along with my esteemed colleagues took oath as Members of 15th Legislative Assembly of Assam.

Indeed a great honour to have been sworn in today.

Along with my honoured colleagues we shall continue to strengthen the spirit of democracy. Bows to the will of the PEOPLE.

Himanta Biswa Sarma – Chief Minister, Assam
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We’ve received the first batch of oxygen cylinders procured by Nagaland: Neiphiu Rio, CM, Nagaland

May 21, 2021.Reading time less than 1 minute.

We’ve received the first batch of oxygen cylinders procured by Nagaland – 400 jumbo & 800 B-type.

They were airlifted along with the trucks by IAF aircraft.

Grateful to Rajnath Singh ji, Defence Minister of India for his constant support & to IAF for airlifting them.

Neiphiu Rio – Chief Minister, Nagaland
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Chaired the monthly Cabinet meeting – directed to expedite the on going door to door vaccination specially in rural areas: Pema Khandu

May 21, 2021.Reading time 1 minute.

Pema Khandu, Chief Minister, Arunachal Pradesh:

  • Chaired the monthly Cabinet meeting

  • Took update on COVID19 and directed to expedite the on going door to door vaccination specially in rural areas.

  • Approved the demolition cost for package B and C of 4 lane highway from Papu Nallah to B-Dewa.

  • Directed for a uniform compendium for land acquisition to be made for easy and timely acquisition of land.

  • Revised the modalities for contribution of 1 % Local Area Devp Fund from the 12% state share of free power of 405 MW Ranganadi HEP for the benefit of locals.

  • Approved Palin as the District headquarter of Kra Dadi for effective governance.

  • Upgraded Gepen as ADC Headquarter for smooth administration.

  • EAC Pangin upgraded to ADC headquarter for administrative convenience.
  • Directed for formulation of a comprehensive policy for career progression of Govt employees.

  • All funds released and in PFMS should be utilised at earliest & should reach the beneficiaries.
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