The meeting focused on evaluating progress across critical sectors including health, education, agriculture, infrastructure, financial inclusion, skill development and delivery of basic services. Officials presented updates on ongoing projects and discussed performance indicators under various schemes.
Smt. Khadse reviewed sector-wise achievements and interacted directly with district authorities to understand bottlenecks affecting project implementation. She encouraged officials to adopt outcome-driven approaches to ensure tangible benefits reach citizens.
Focus on Ground-Level Challenges
During her interaction with stakeholders, the Union MoS listened to concerns and suggestions related to service delivery gaps and administrative challenges. She assured the district administration of the Centre’s full support in resolving issues that delay development initiatives.
She stressed that timely implementation and effective monitoring are crucial to maximising the impact of government schemes, particularly in the North Eastern Region, which remains a priority area for national development.
Union Budget Provisions for Assam
Smt. Khadse also highlighted key provisions of the Union Budget that are relevant to Assam and the wider North Eastern Region. She noted that enhanced allocations for infrastructure, livelihood generation and social services are designed to strengthen the development ecosystem.
Emphasising the importance of convergence among schemes, she called for improved coordination between departments to avoid duplication and ensure efficient use of resources.
Appreciation for District Administration
The Union MoS appreciated the Hojai district administration for maintaining steady progress in project execution and achieving targets under several flagship schemes. She commended the efforts made towards timely completion of works and adherence to implementation timelines.
The meeting was attended by District Commissioner Shri Bidyut Bilash Bhagwati and senior officials from line departments, who provided detailed presentations on sectoral performance and upcoming plans.
Driving Inclusive Growth in the Northeast
The review meeting underscored the government’s commitment to strengthening governance mechanisms in the North Eastern Region. By focusing on monitoring, accountability and stakeholder engagement, the initiative aims to accelerate holistic and inclusive development in districts like Hojai.
Officials reiterated that sustained coordination between the Centre and the State will be essential to translate policy objectives into measurable outcomes on the ground.