Assam CM visits Dhubri site for proposed thermal power plant, assures relocation support for affected families

Guwahati: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma visited the proposed site for a thermal power plant at Chirakuta Charuwa Bakra in Bilasipara Co-District of Dhubri district.

Located approximately eight kilometres from Bilasipara railway station, the project site spans a vast area of 3,300 bighas, 2 kathas and 15 lechas. During the visit, the Chief Minister along with the Power Minister, Dhubri District Commissioner Dibakar Nath and senior officials conducted an inspection to assess the site’s feasibility for the project.

Sarma directed the District Commissioner to initiate necessary developmental activities to prepare the site for implementation of the project. He also reviewed pending infrastructural requirements, such as the construction of approach roads and other essential facilities to facilitate the setup of the power plant.

Addressing concerns related to land acquisition, the Chief Minister assured that if any families require relocation due to the project, the government will provide them with suitable alternative land for rehabilitation.

It is to be mentioned that the Assam government has set an ambitious target of achieving energy self-sufficiency, aiming for a thermal power generation capacity of 5,000 MW by 2035.

In line with this vision, the state has introduced the Assam Thermal Power Generation Product Promotion Policy 2025, which has already attracted investment proposals worth ₹77.3 billion. The Assam Power Distribution Company Ltd. will serve as the nodal agency for implementation of the policy, with a single-window clearance system in place to fast-track approvals and project execution.