Congress President and UPA Chairperson Sonia Gandhi attended the first anniversary celebrations of the third term of the Congress government in Assam. She congratulated Tarun Gagoi government in the state for the overall development and prosperity in the state.
Narrating the achievements of the Congress-led Government in Assam Sonia Gandhi said, “There has been a marked improvement in the condition of roads while there has been increased investment in the power sector. Eight lakh BPL families have been provided with electricity under Rajiv Gandhi Grameen Vidyutikaran Yojana. Several new schemes have been undertaken for empowering women like strengthening of self-help groups and under Panchayati Raj women were given reservation of 50 per cent.
“For the development of all sections of society including SC/STs, backward castes, indigenous communities, the government has set up eight autonomous councils and 18 development councils. Assam has also taken full advantages of National Rural Health Mission. I have been told that the people are receiving much better health care and facilities,” added the Congress President.
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