Assam sanctions land for track doubling, funds for 3 polytechnics

Guwahati: The Assam cabinet has given its approval for the allocation of eight bighas of land to the Railways, which will be used to double the railway tracks in the Azara-Kamakhya section via Goalpara.
This decision is crucial for connecting Guwahati city with double laning through the southern bank of the Brahmaputra. The cabinet also approved the revalidation of administrative approval for Rs 150 crore, which will be used for the construction of three polytechnics in Hajo, Majuli, and Tingkhong.Additionally, the cabinet gave its nod for the appointment of 451 part-time faculty members in various engineering colleges and polytechnics across the state.
Cabinet minister Jayanta Malla Baruah said seven bighas of land under Jalukbari mouza and one bigha under Chakardo mouza have been allocated to the Railways.