GUWAHATI: On Sunday, October 27, the Assam Cabinet approved the construction of 97 rural roads and 70 minor irrigation projects to boost rural development through improved connectivity and irrigation.
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These projects are expected to improve connectivity in 23 districts and support farmers in 28 districts of Assam.
The initiatives will be carried out at a cost of ₹428.62 crore under the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development's (NABARD) Rural Infrastructure Development Fund (RIDF-XXX) scheme.
