CM Dr Himanta Biswa Sarma attended the function marking resumption of Khagorijan oilfield of Oil India Limited at Rohmoria in Dibrugarh district.
महावीर कुल्फी सेन्टर की और से बूंदी वासियों को दीपावली की हार्दिक बधाई व शुभकामनाएं
4 wells were drilled after oil was discovered in the area in Nov 1998 & production started in December, 2004, including Khagorijan located 1.8 km from the Brahmaputra.
But, operations were suspended in Nov., 2007 due to administrative & environmental issues.
CM also laid foundation stone for SDRF schemes for restoration of flood damage worth ₹7.50 cr from Liting Gaon to Rohmoria Gaon & for SOPD schemes worth ₹8.50 cr from HS School to Baratichuk.
CM handed over ₹4 lakh each to next of kin of 3 Rohmoria boat accident victims.
_"Government of Assam will sanction additional ₹16.13 cr to complete construction of entire embankment at Rohmoria, of which 80% work is complete. Directed WR Dept to ensure quality work using advanced technology."_ - CM said addressing the gathering in the function held at Rohomoria Higher Secondary School field today.
