KOKRAJHAR, JAN 17: The government of Bodoland Territorial Region (BTR) takes a wide stride towards the Green Bodoland by officially forming a collaboration with an internationally reputed organization World Resources Institute (WRI) on Wednesday at an event held at central institute technology (CIT ) Kokrajhar.
The memorandum of understanding (MoU) was signed by Principal Secretary, BTC, Akash Deep and WRI CEO, Madhav Pai in the presence of chief executive member (CEM) of Bodoland Territorial Region Pramod Boro.
Remarkably, the BTR sets development of BTR cities in a sustainable manner as a major goal while being very sensitive towards the land, water, air, climate and other elements of the nature.
The WRI has been working on Sustainable Urban Development worldwide and have brought many laudable changes.
Madhav Pai, CEO of WRI is a renowned thinker and practitioner in the field of urbanization, climate and environment. The event was attended by other dignitaries; BTR EM Wilson Hasda, Social activist Raju Kumar Narzary and the Chairpersons of Municipal Corporations of Bodoland region.
CEM Boro highlights the ongoing works in BTR streamlining development with nature and sustainability. With a hope to turn the villages of BTR as equipped and sufficient as the urban areas, he encourages officials and leaders of BTR to make the best out of this collaboration. Referring to BTR as the gateway of northeast, Pramod Bodo plans to bring changes impacting all lives in BTR and setting example in the entire region through this collaboration. The event was also graced by Principal Secretary, BTC Akash Deep who sternly believes that the MoU will help the administration in making the efficient plans and using the funds in the right manner.
Madhav Pai, CEO of WRI believes that working in BTR region will give them a new scope for ideas and implementation and they look forward to begin their sincere work on the ground soon.
Taking the opportunity of the cause of the event, a book on the completion of 100 Days and 150 targets Development Programme was launched by CEM, Pramod Boro.
The book is a testament to BTR’s commitment and capacity to take up development missions and successfully executing them.
The event witnessed a brief dialogue between the Madhav Pai and present Municipality Chairpersons of BTR districts present stimulating many more such to come.
