Sarma Speeds Scheme Rollout in Bodoland Ahead of Council Elections
The campaign aims to broaden beneficiary reach in Udalguri, Tamulpur and Baksa to bolster grassroots backing before the BTC vote.
Overview
- The chief minister’s five-day Bodoland tour has now covered Udalguri, Tamulpur and Baksa to identify implementation gaps and fast-track state schemes.
- Under Orunodoi 3.0, beneficiary coverage has been raised to 1.18 lakh families in Udalguri, tripled to 60,000 women in Tamulpur and set at 1.8 lakh households in Baksa.
- The Assam government has earmarked ₹1,500 crore for road upgrades across the Bodoland Territorial Region, targeting completion before the polls.
- Collaboration with Bhutan has delivered two reservoir water projects and launched three more to improve irrigation and drinking water in key districts.
- The BJP is finalizing candidates for all ten Bodoland Territorial Council seats as part of its election mobilization strategy.