Assam CM Inaugurates Material Recovery Facility In Lakhimpur, To Boost ‘Garbage Free Area' Vision

Guwahati: In a major effort to make North Lakhimpur town cleaner and free of garbage, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma inaugurated a Material Recovery Facility (MRF) and a waste-to-compost plant. This development, part of the North Lakhimpur Municipal Corporation's initiative, was unveiled during a ceremony in Lakhimpur on Wednesday.

Plant Built At Cost of More Than Rs 5 Crore

Constructed at a cost of Rs 5.75 crore, the new facility is designed for the scientific management of waste. The state government is pursuing a distinctive strategy to transform wastelands in Assam by meticulously processing legacy waste and reclaiming space to create urban forests, thereby enhancing residents' quality of life. The Chandmari area in the 14th ward of North Lakhimpur Town, which had been a dumping ground for 40-50 years, has been cleared of legacy waste. 

The accumulated garbage, which affected the Sumdiri River and nearly four hectares of land in the ward, will now be addressed. With the project's inauguration, the Sumdiri River will be revitalized, and approximately 16 bighas of land will be reclaimed. This 16 bighas, along with an additional 10 bighas, will be developed into an 'Urban Forest and Urban Retreat Zone.'

CM Sarma also reviewed the progress of the Lakhimpur interstate bus terminus construction, stating that it is expected to be operational by August 2025.

(With inputs from agencies)