KOKRAJHAR, JUNE 20: In a decisive move towards accelerated development in Bodoland Territorial Region (BTR),the government of BTR under the leadership of Promod Boro, the chief executive member of BTR on Thursday finalized a comprehensive 100-days action plan for all departments.
The action initiative will take effect immediately in the entire region which has been regarded as a milestone decision of the government of BTR.
The decision was taken during a day-long meeting held with all council heads of departments(CHDs) at the BTC Secretariat, Bodofa Nwgwr in Kokrajhar.
CEM of BTR, Promod Boro called upon all Council Heads of Departments (CHDs) to execute their duties with utmost sincerity and dedication to effectively serve the people residing in the five districts under the BTC jurisdiction. He underscored the BTC’s commitment to fostering rapid and inclusive development across the Bodoland Territorial Region (BTR). He further said, “Our Govt. of BTR remains unwaveringly committed towards enhancing delivery of services to the citizens, and towards continually improving the standards of good governance in BTR.”
The meeting elaborately discussed various action plans designed to drive significant advancements across multiple sectors. Key areas of focus include implementing systems to improve data management and transparency, initiatives to protect and promote the rich cultural heritage of the region, encouraging community involvement in local governance, and training and development programs for enhancing skills and efficiency of the workforce. Additionally, the action plan emphasizes establishing collaborations with external organizations for resource and knowledge sharing, upgrading facilities, and organizing visits to other regions for knowledge exchange and learning best practices.
Promoting civic engagement and awareness among residents, developing and implementing new policies to address emerging needs, and launching initiatives aimed at protecting and conserving the environment were also key topics of discussion. Strategies to gather financial and other resources for development projects, enhancing infrastructure that supports economic activities and livelihoods, adopting digital tools to streamline government processes and services, and strengthening communication channels with external stakeholders and the public were also highlighted.
It is noteworthy that on 19th June 2024, the BTC Legislative Assembly passed the annual budget of BTC for the financial year 2024-25. This newly approved budget will support the implementation of development schemes in both the revenue and capital sectors to ensure overall development of the BTR.
“The 100 days action plan signifies a pivotal step in the BTC’s ongoing efforts to uplift the BTR and ensure a prosperous future for its citizens”,Boro said.
