Jorhat (Assam) [India], December 14 (HBTV): Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma laid the foundation stone for the Jorhat town water supply scheme and also launched a series of transformative initiatives aimed at fostering growth and progress in Jorhat district.CM Sarma addressed the "long-standing issue faced by the people of Jorhat," to facilitate safe drinking water to the people.

'The Drink from Tap (DFT) project will involve a financial outlay of INR 220 crore, which will ensure clean and uninterrupted 24X7 water supply by leveraging advanced technology and modern infrastructure,' read a statement from the Chief Minister's Office.

These initiatives span across various sectors, including Education, Industries & Commerce and Public Enterprises, Revenue and Disaster Management, and Finance, and aim to underline the Assam Government's commitment to the overall development of the state and the well-being of its people.

'It may be noted that this event marks a significant phase in the government's "12 Days of Development" program, which began on December 11, and seeks to accelerate the pace of progress across Assam,' read the statement.

CM Sarma launched the ceremonial distribution of no dues certificates under the Assam Microfinance Incentive and Relief Scheme to Category-III, Phase II borrowers amounting to INR 223.30 crore.

The CM also disbursed INR 35.337 crore to 6,86,487 families, read the statement by the CMO.CM also presented seed capital under the Pradhan Mantri Formalization of Micro Food Processing Enterprises Scheme. Under the scheme, 6,490 members of SHGs amounting to INR 21.90 crore have been given.