India realising Atmanirbhar Bharat vision: Sarbananda Sonowal

Sonowal attended the meeting on the Final Master Plan of Dibrugarh - Vision 2045 - by the Dibrugarh Development Authority (DDA) here today. Speaking on the occasion, he said: "Under the dynamic leadership of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi ji, India is moving swiftly towards realizing the vision of Atmanirbhar Bharat by 2047. Dibrugarh, which is rich with tremendous potential for economic development, is also working towards becoming a modern, self-sufficient and sustainable urban center of growth with elevated quality of living." He emphasized that Dibrugarh has a rich legacy and a vibrant history, which needs to be taken into account while progressing towards sustainable development. In the future, the area of the city is likely to reach 391 square kilometers, including water bodies such as rivers. "Our planning should be meticulous to the point that such gifts of mother nature are respected as we must take all possible steps to protect the environment. The master plan of Dibrugarh should take this aspect into account while working out solutions to ensure sustainable development," he added. Sonowal stated: "Our city is a beautiful urban dwelling, and we must take measures to arrest any possibility of artificial flooding. It is most important that scientific measures must be applied for swift disbursal of any flooding." He highlighted that mother nature has blessed us with a natural bounty, and we must take steps to preserve it for our future generations. "Many steps initiated by the Modi government, like 'Waste to Wealth' or 'Waste to Energy,' must be roped in to nip the pollution in the bud," he said. He further stated, "Our effort, through this meeting here today, is an attempt to build an argument for a greener, healthier, and happier Dibrugarh."