Guwahati, July 6: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on July 5 reviewed proposed development projects around the Sarusajai Stadium in Guwahati, where the state government is planning a series of infrastructure and sports-related initiatives to enhance the existing facilities.
During his visit to the project sites, Sarma said the government is considering the upgradation of the Sarusajai Stadium and the adjoining sports hostel while also exploring development projects on nearby land. He said the inspection formed part of the planning process for the proposed initiatives.
“We are discussing developing the Sarusajai Stadium and sports hostel. We are also discussing some projects to develop the land near the Sarusajai Stadium,” the chief minister told reporters.
Later in the day, after chairing a state Cabinet meeting, Sarma announced that several important Bills would be introduced during the Assam Assembly session, which begins on Monday.
He said the government would table the Assam Tourism and Development Registration Act, 2024 (Amendment), which seeks to simplify the registration process for hotels and homestays. The proposed amendment will also facilitate the repeal of the colonial-era Sarais Act, 1867.
“Through this, the registrations of hotels and homestays will be done. We will repeal the Sarais Act, 1867,” Sarma said.
The chief minister also announced that the government would introduce an amendment to the Assam Land Revenue Regulation, describing it as a “powerful amendment Bill” to Chapter 12 of the legislation.
In addition, the Cabinet approved the Guwahati Satellite City Development Authority Bill, 2026, which proposes the establishment of a dedicated authority to oversee the development of the proposed satellite city. Under the legislation, the chief minister will serve as the chairperson of the authority.
