Darrang (Assam) [India], Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday arrived at Mangaldai in Darrang district and took stock of the ongoing construction activities at the Assam Skill University premises.

He also visited the under-construction Mangaldai bypass and the site for the upcoming Darrang Medical College and Hospital.

On reaching Mangaldai, the Chief Minister immediately visited the construction site of the 15 kilometer NH15 bypass and reviewed the progress and quality of construction activities.

The Chief Minister expressed concern over the slow progress of the project and was seen directing the authorities concerned to take all necessary steps to ensure its speedy completion. The Mangaldai bypass on NH15 is expected to strengthen the road network between West Bengal, Assam and Arunachal Pradesh thereby facilitating smooth road transport and regional integrity.

Assam Cabinet Ministers Jayanta Mallabaruah, Chandramohan Patowary, Member of Parliament Dilip Saikia, Members of Legislative Assembly Paramananda Rajbongshi and Basanta Das accompanied the Chief Minister on his visit.

Visiting the premises of Assam Skill University, the Chief Minister also directed the authorities concerned to ensure that all aspects of construction activities were completed as per schedule so that the academic sessions could begin from July 2025. .

Assam Skill University is being built on a sprawling 250 bigha land with all modern amenities that align with the latest academic requirements of the 21st century. Once operational, Assam Skill University, the first of its kind in the region, is expected to become a center of excellence in providing skill education across multiple disciplines in sync with contemporary industry requirements.

The Chief Minister was accompanied by Assam Cabinet Ministers Jayanta Mallabaruah, Chandramohan Patowary, Legislative Assembly Members Paramananda Rajbongshi and Basanta Das, University Vice Chancellor Subhash Chandra Das, District Commissioner Munindra Nath Ngatey and many others officials.

Later, the Chief Minister also visited the site of the proposed Darrang Medical College and Hospital and took stock of its various aspects. Darrang Medical College and Hospital will be established on 100 bighas of land and will house all modern healthcare facilities to meet the medical needs of the residents of historic Darrang and nearby areas and will also be a center for modern medical education.

DC Munindra Nath Ngatey and others were present during the Chief Minister's visit.