Upcoming Ropeway and Medical College Set to Transform Biswanath
Ropeway Project to Boost Development
Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma with Minister Biswajit Daimary in Biswanath on Saturday
Biswanath, Nov 14: The highly anticipated ropeway linking Biswanath Ghat and Umatamoni is expected to be inaugurated in April next year, with the Assam government aiming for completion ahead of Bohag Bihu.
This announcement was made during Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma’s visit to Biswanath on Saturday, where he assessed the ongoing work on the ropeway project. He expressed optimism about meeting the April deadline.
“We are targeting an inauguration in April, prior to Bihu. The operationalization of the ropeway will significantly enhance development prospects for Umatamoni, marking a pivotal achievement. We are confident about completing the project by April,” he stated during a press conference in Biswanath.
Medical College Approvals Expected Soon
Medical college approvals in January
Regarding the Biswanath Medical College and Hospital, Sarma indicated that the application for necessary approvals is anticipated to be submitted in January.
An inspection is expected to take place in April-May following the application submission, allowing for student admissions by next year, he noted.
Healthcare services and hospital operations are projected to commence before the academic year begins.
“We are optimistic about inaugurating the Biswanath Medical College and Hospital before Bohag Bihu next year,” Sarma added.
Conservation Efforts at Behali Sanctuary
Earlier on Saturday, Sarma visited the Guptakashi Biswanath Temple to seek blessings and planted a Bakul sapling on the temple grounds.
Conservation push at Behali sanctuary
During his visit to Biswanath on Friday, Sarma also toured the Behali Wildlife Sanctuary to evaluate conservation and protection initiatives.
He mentioned that the government has taken substantial measures in response to ongoing reports of significant tree and vegetation destruction by miscreants in the sanctuary since the last election.
Restoration efforts are being accelerated through the Eco Task Force, with replantation activities underway in areas impacted by encroachment and damage. The plantation initiative across the reclaimed 1,000 hectares has already been completed.
To enhance surveillance and security within the sanctuary, Sarma inaugurated a new forest camp named ‘Hornbill’, with plans for two additional camps to be established soon.