NEW DELHI / GUWAHATI, August 20: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi and briefed him on the state’s next phase of flood recovery as well as the key initiatives taken by his government in its first 100 days after returning to power.
The meeting, held at Sewa Teerth in South Block, focused on two clear priorities: rebuilding areas devastated by the severe floods that struck Upper Assam in July and consolidating the early achievements of the BJP-led NDA government’s third term in the state.
In a post on X after the meeting, Sarma said he had sought the Prime Minister’s “blessings and guidance.” He noted that Modi had remained in constant touch throughout the Assam flood response, closely reviewing the situation and extending every possible assistance from the Centre.
“I shared with him our roadmap for the next phase — rebuilding affected areas, restoring livelihoods and ensuring a comprehensive recovery. He reaffirmed the Government of India’s unwavering support in taking this mission to its logical conclusion,” the Chief Minister wrote.
Sarma also apprised the Prime Minister of the major steps taken by the Assam government in its first 100 days to fulfil the mandate given by the people. He expressed deep gratitude for Modi’s continued guidance and commitment to the shared vision of a “Viksit Assam.”
Flood Recovery Remains Central
The July floods, which primarily hit Sivasagar, Charaideo, Jorhat and Golaghat, claimed more than 100 lives and affected lakhs of people. Embankments breached, roads and schools were damaged, cropland was submerged and thousands of families were displaced. Although water levels have receded in most places, rehabilitation and reconstruction are still underway.
The state government has already disbursed substantial interim relief through Direct Benefit Transfer, completed a large part of the damage assessment and begun repairs to schools and public infrastructure. High-capacity pumps continue to dewater low-lying areas, health camps are being scaled up, and loan relief as well as insurance claims are being reviewed.
Sarma’s briefing to the Prime Minister centred on the next stage of this effort: permanent reconstruction of homes and infrastructure, restoration of livelihoods, and measures to reduce the impact of future floods. The Chief Minister has repeatedly stressed that the Centre’s support remains critical for a lasting recovery.
First 100 Days: Focus on Women, Youth and Governance
Alongside the flood discussion, Sarma highlighted the initiatives launched in the first three months of the new term. A strong emphasis has been placed on women’s empowerment. Under the Lakhimi Mistri programme, more than 6,875 women are being trained as certified rural masons under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Gramin. The Swanirbhar Naari scheme has procured tens of thousands of benchmarked products and released funds to strengthen women-led livelihoods.
Education and health schemes targeting girls and mothers have also received attention. The Nijut Moina scheme is expected to benefit over five lakh girl students this year, while the Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana has registered nearly 78,500 beneficiaries and transferred more than Rs 23 crore through DBT. Assam’s Maternal Mortality Ratio has fallen to 84, below the national average — a milestone the government has underlined.
Other announcements in the early days of the term include plans for a dedicated Youth Welfare Department, recognition of 1,000 progressive farmers with cash awards of Rs 1 lakh each, a drive to clear pending government files under Project Sadbhavana 2, and continued infrastructure push under Asom Mala.
Shared Vision of a Developed Assam
Supporters of the government have described the meeting as evidence of close Centre-state coordination and decisive leadership. Critics, however, point out that recurring floods, embankment failures and gaps in long-term flood management remain unresolved challenges that no single meeting can erase.
For now, the official message from both the Chief Minister and the Prime Minister’s office is one of continued partnership. Sarma has positioned the recovery from this year’s floods and the early governance milestones as part of a larger journey toward a developed Assam by 2047.
As the state moves from relief to reconstruction, the assurances received in New Delhi on Thursday will be tested on the ground in the coming months — in the villages still recovering from water, in the classrooms being repaired, and in the lives of those whose livelihoods were washed away.
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