The Assam cabinet on Wednesday approved the renaming of Rupsi airport in Dhubri district to honour Bodo social reformer Gurudev Kalicharan Brahma.
Assam Cabinet Approves Renaming Of Rupsi Airport
This move is intended to recognise Gurudev Kalicharan Brahma’s significant contributions to the advancement of Bodo society.
“Renaming Rupsi Airport after Gurudev Kalicharan Brahma is a tribute to his seminal contributions to Bodo society,” Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma stated.
The resolution would be presented to the assembly for a resolution, which will then be forwarded to the Central government for final approval.
In addition, the cabinet has approved the establishment of 474 secretary positions in Village Development Councils and Village Development Committees within the Sixth Schedule areas.
Further, the Bodoland Territorial Region (BTR) is set to receive 420 posts, with 28 posts allocated to Dima Hasao, and 26 to Karbi Anglong and West Karbi Anglong.