Assam CM lays foundation stone of new Assam House in Delhi

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on April 22 laid the foundation stone of a new Assam House here and said the new premises will serve the patients and students of the State.

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on April 22 laid the foundation stone of a new Assam House here and said the new premises will serve the patients and students of the State.

Mr. Sarma said the construction of the new Assam House in Dwarka — the third State guest house in the national capital — will be completed within 18 months.

The new Assam House will cater to the needs of patients and students while the other two will be used by officials, he said at the event.

A large number of patients from Assam visit Delhi regularly for treatment for various ailments while a sizeable number of students belonging to the State also study in the national capital.

The new Assam House will be built at an estimated cost of ₹21.66 crore on a plot measuring 1,000 square metres and will consist of three basements and ground plus four floors.

It will have one VVIP suite, 18 guest rooms, 13 dormitory beds, one 2 BHK unit and two one BHK units for resident staff.

It will have facilities like a cafeteria, reception and lounge, kitchen, common toilets, car parking, passenger lifts, and car lifts, according to an official release by the Assam government.