Majuli, which is one of the world's largest river island, needs to be connected with the Railway network. In a day-long meeting with Hone'ble MOS Railways Shri Rajen Gohain and senior officials of Railways, CM requested construction of a railway bridge connecting Majuli from Dhakuakhana. This would expose the river island and the seat of Vaishnavism to the whole world. This would also help to develop the river island economically and make it a hub of tourism. For the overall growth of railway network and economic prosperity of the eight North Eastern States, CM also requested for the creation of a separate railway zone in the name of North East Railway instead of North Frontier Railway.
The eviction of people residing since long in railway land creates resentment in them. Railways must opt for settlement by working out a compromise formula with them. CM urged the Minister to apprise the Government on how the Railways intend to make use of the rest of the unused land for economic purpose through PPP mode. Railways must conduct a proper assessment of land available in the State and develop projects that can fuel growth and create employment avenues for the unemployed educated youths. People encompassing the greater Assamese society and North East must get preference in the 3rd and 4th grade posts in the Railways.
CM also suggested for beautification of the areas in and around the ongoing Bogibeel bridge, one of the longest bridges in Asia and make it a tourism hot spot. Large tracts of land in and around the Bogibeel bridge, can be beautified through landscaping.
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