Minister Kaushik Rai Holds Meeting with Real Estate Stakeholders to Foster a More Conducive Environment for Urban Development in Assam.
Dalim Phukan
Hills Live News,Guwahati, October 28: The Minister of Housing & Urban Affairs, Assam, Kaushik Rai chaired a meeting with representatives of the Assam Real Estate and Infrastructure Developers’ Association (AREIDA) and the Builders Association of India at the Conference Hall, Block B, Assam Secretariat, to discuss key issues and policy reforms concerning urban development, the real estate sector and land administration.
The discussions focused on important areas, including Building Bye-laws, the Transferable Development Rights (TDR) Policy, Ease of Doing Business and other matters related to urban planning and development. The meeting provided a platform for constructive dialogue between the State Government and industry stakeholders to identify challenges, explore possible solutions and strengthen coordination for efficient urban governance.
The representatives of AREIDA and the Builders Association of India welcomed the State Government’s initiatives and policies and shared valuable suggestions for streamlining regulatory processes, improving service delivery and creating a more conducive environment for the real estate and infrastructure sectors.
The meeting was attended by Ashok Singhal, Minister of Health & Family Welfare, Assam; Kavitha Padmanabhan, Commissioner & Secretary, Department of Housing & Urban Affairs; Chinmoy Prakash Phookan, Commissioner, Guwahati Municipal Corporation; Jitendra Sarma Kakati, Special Director, Town & Country Planning; Rishiraj Sarma, Town Planner, Guwahati Metropolitan Development Authority (GMDA); representatives of AREIDA and the Builders Association of India; and other senior officials.
The meeting reaffirmed the State Government’s commitment to strengthening stakeholder engagement, facilitating ease of doing business and promoting planned, scientific, sustainable and inclusive urban development across Assam. Continued collaboration between the Government and industry stakeholders is expected to contribute towards more efficient public service delivery and a progressive urban development ecosystem in the State.