GUWAHATI: Union Minister of Social Justice and Empowerment Virendra Kumar commenced a three-day visit to Assam’s Karbi Anglong, starting Saturday, November 16. The visit aims to assess the ongoing progress of central welfare schemes and to boost their implementation in the region.
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During his stay, Kumar is scheduled to engage with the Karbi Anglong Autonomous Council (KAAC) and district officials, reviewing flagship programs such as the National Oil Palm Mission.
He will additionally visit Samelangso Block, identified under the Pradhan Mantri Adarsh Gram Yojana's village initiative, to interact with local residents and gauge the scheme’s impact.
Kumar's agenda further includes inspections of healthcare and educational facilities in Diphu and Howraghat, emphasizing the government’s focus on grassroots development. He will also meet NGOs working under the 'Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan' to combat substance abuse.
One highlight of the visit stems from his interaction with divyang (differently-abled) children at the Sarsing Teron Memorial in Diphu.
