Inclusive, equitable development needed for Assam's growth: Guv Kataria

Assam Governor Gulab Chand Kataria has stressed on the development of all communities for holistic growth of the state.

He underlined the importance of bringing together the leadership of different communities to ensure inclusive, equitable development.

The governor was speaking at the valedictory ceremony of a two-day conference of autonomous councils, which are not covered under the Sixth Schedule of the Constitution, here on Saturday, an official release said.

Leaders of Rabha-Hasong, Mising, Tiwa, Deuri, Thengal-Kachari, Sonowal-Kachari, Bodo-Kachari, Moran and Mottock communities and Kamatapur area, which have been formed into autonomous councils, participated in the meet.

Lauding the initiative of Assam Assembly in organising the meet, he said it will also help in spreading awareness about the spirit associated with the establishment of the Autonomous Councils.

The conference has helped in reorienting different functionaries of the autonomous councils about the legislative,