Assam and Meghalaya commit to fast-tracking boundary agreement resolutions

Guwahati, Nov 7: The Assam Chief Secretary, alongside senior officials from the Government of Assam and representatives from the Assam Police, discussed several issues with Union Home Secretary Govind Mohan in Guwahati on November 10, including the boundary agreement with Meghalaya and other regional issues.

The meeting reaffirmed the commitment to implementing boundary agreements with Meghalaya and Arunachal Pradesh. Officials from both the Assam and Union governments agreed to fast-track these agreements, aiming to build stronger, peaceful relationships with neighbouring states and reduce tensions along state borders.

The discussions yielded substantial progress toward settling border issues between Assam and neighbouring states. It was agreed that the governments of Assam and Meghalaya would complete a survey of six disputed areas along their shared border within six months.

Furthermore, Assam and Meghalaya were urged to bridge the remaining gaps in six other disputed areas, leveraging the Regional Committees already constituted by both states to expedite the resolution process.

A similar timeline was set for the survey of 38 disputed villages on the Assam-Arunachal Pradesh border. Additionally, Regional Committees for Assam and Arunachal Pradesh will work towards resolving the status of 49 villages, with the boundary finalization targeted by April 19, 2025.

Assam Police presented updates on the success of the State Govt’s drives against drugs, child marriage, radicalization, rhino poaching, and corruption.

With Assam’s vulnerability to floods, particularly during the monsoon season, flood and wetland management emerged as a critical topic. Officials discussed the Northeast Space Application Centre’s (NESAC) identified wetlands as potential sites for flood diversion. They reviewed ongoing Phase 1 wetland projects, evaluated their effectiveness, and planned additional projects worth ₹500 crore to mitigate flood risks and preserve Assam’s ecology.

To further enhance state governance, officials reviewed strategies for deepened engagement with Autonomous Councils in Assam recognizing their role in local administration and cultural preservation.

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