Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma Meets Finance Commission and Telangana Delegation in Guwahati
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma chaired a meeting between the 16th Finance Commission of India and the Government of Assam in Guwahati. The Finance Department presented a report addressing various departmental aspects, while Commission members offered valuable insights on key issues.
Earlier, CM Sarma met with a delegation of corporators from Telangana’s Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) at Lok Sewa Bhawan in Guwahati. The meeting was part of a study tour undertaken by the corporators to Assam. CM Sarma extended a warm welcome to the delegation and engaged in discussions on various civic issues related to urban governance.
In the meeting, Chief Minister Sarma shared Guwahati’s experiences in managing legacy waste, improving civic amenities, and solid waste management. The corporators expressed their satisfaction with the visit, stating they had gained valuable insights into urban governance from Guwahati Municipal Corporation’s practices. Additionally, Sarma conveyed his goodwill to the approximately 60 corporators, who represented BJP, Congress, and BRS, and sent his greetings to the people of Telangana through them.
CM Sarma also chaired a meeting with the All Assam Students Union (AASU) leadership to discuss the recommendations of the Justice (Retd) Biplab Sarma Committee regarding the implementation of Clause 6 of the Assam Accord. Clause 6 mandates the protection, preservation, and promotion of the cultural, social, and linguistic identity of the Assamese people through appropriate constitutional, legislative, and administrative safeguards.
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Assam CM -: Assam CM stands for Assam Chief Minister. The Chief Minister is the head of the government in the Indian state of Assam.
Himanta Biswa Sarma -: Himanta Biswa Sarma is the current Chief Minister of Assam, a state in northeastern India.
Finance Commission -: The Finance Commission is a group set up by the Indian government to decide how money should be shared between the central government and the states.
Telangana -: Telangana is a state in southern India. It was formed in 2014 after splitting from Andhra Pradesh.
Guwahati -: Guwahati is the largest city in Assam and is known as the gateway to northeastern India.
16th Finance Commission -: The 16th Finance Commission is the current group working on financial matters between the central government and the states in India.
Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation -: The Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation is the local government body that manages the city of Hyderabad in Telangana.
urban governance -: Urban governance refers to how cities are managed and run, including services like water, roads, and waste management.
Clause 6 of the Assam Accord -: Clause 6 of the Assam Accord is a part of an agreement made in 1985 to protect the cultural identity and heritage of the Assamese people.
All Assam Students Union -: The All Assam Students Union is a student organization in Assam that works to protect the rights and culture of Assamese people.
Assamese cultural identity -: Assamese cultural identity refers to the unique traditions, language, and heritage of the people of Assam.
