Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday laid foundation stones for several development projects in Dibrugarh, with a total outlay exceeding ₹500 crore.

Among the major projects, Sarma initiated the infrastructure upgradation of Dibrugarh University at a cost of ₹146.43 crore. The project is being implemented under the Chief Minister’s Special Grant and the Pradhan Mantri Uchhatar Shiksha Abhiyan (PM-USHA).

Addressing the gathering, the Chief Minister said the university is moving towards a new phase of academic and infrastructural growth, which will enhance facilities and benefit students across the region.