Darrang (Assam) [India], June 21 (HBTV): Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday arrived at Mangaldai in Darrang district and took stock of the ongoing construction activities at the Assam Skill University premises. He visited the under-construction Mangaldai Bypass and the site for the upcoming Darrang Medical College and Hospital also.   

Arriving at Mangaldai, the chief minister visited the construction site of the 15-km bypass on NH15 and inspected the progress and quality of the construction activities. 

Sarma expressed concern at the slow progress of the project and was seen directing the authorities to take all measures necessary to ensure its expeditious completion. The Mangaldai bypass on NH15 is expected to strengthen the road network among West Bengal, Assam, and Arunachal Pradesh and thereby facilitate seamless road transportation and regional integrity. 

Visiting the premises of the Assam Skill University, the Chief Minister also directed the authorities to ensure all aspects of construction activities were completed as per schedule so that academic sessions could be started from July 2025. 

Assam Skill University is being built across a sprawling 250 bighas of land with all modern amenities aligning with the latest academic requirements of the 21st century. On becoming functional, Assam Skill University, the first of its kind in the region, is expected to become a centre of excellence in providing skill education in multiple disciplines in sync with contemporary industry requirements. 

Later, the chief minister visited the site of the proposed Darrang Medical College and Hospital and took stock of its various aspects. The Darrang Medical College and Hospital will be set up across 100 bighas of land and will house all the modern healthcare facilities to cater to the medical needs of the residents of the historic Darrang and nearby areas and will also be a centre for modern medical education.  

DC Munindra Nath Ngatey and others were present during the chief minister's visit.     

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