Gaurav Gogoi, Member of Parliament & Deputy Leader of Congress Party in the Lok Sabha, participated as the first speaker from Indian National Congress during the discussion of the Supplementary Demand for Grants- First Batch for 2023-2024 in the Lok Sabha on 11 December, 2023. He raised some burning issues related to Assam as well as our country.
During the discussion, he raised some points related to Assam and North East India:
1. Teok-Sivasagar 4-Lane Highway: Gaurav Gogoi brought attention to the persistent challenges faced by the Teok- Sivasagar section of the Numaligarh to Dibrugarh 4-lane highway. Frequent changes in contractors have impeded the development of this crucial infrastructure, negatively impacting the overall progress of the region.
2. NH-29 Compensation Irregularities: Numerous irregularities have come to light regarding the compensation and land acquisition process for the Parokhuwa to Lahorijan stretch of the 113-kilometer-long four-lane NH-29 in Karbi Anglong. On one hand, families are being unjustly deprived of compensation due to the illegal fabrication of land acquisition records. On the other hand, some families have been able to claim compensation with false documentation. The National Highways and Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited (NHIDCL) has exhibited a lackluster approach and insufficient collaboration with the public. He expressed the need for an appropriate enquiry on this matter.
3. Delay in Sainik School Establishment: Shri Gogoi highlighted the prolonged delay in establishing a Sainik School in Golaghat, despite receiving the "In-Principle Approval" from the Ministry of Defence in March 2016.
4. Geographical Indication (GI) Tag for Assam Tea: Shri Gogoi advocated for a Geographical Indication (GI) tag for Assam tea. This tag would afford legal protection to the name 'Assam tea,' ensuring that only tea produced in the region can be sold under this distinguished label. He also stressed the need to monitor the import of Nepal Tea, which poses a threat to the brand of Assam tea.
5. Aasha Workers: Shri Gogoi addressed concerns related to ASHA Workers, emphasizing the need for attention to their During the discussion,
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