Guwahati, March 10 -- Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday said that the state government is continuing to empower the poor and the middle class, adding that they have to make Assam one of the leading states of our country.

"We are continuing our efforts to empower the poor and the middle class. But at the same time, we have not deviated from our firm commitment to make Assam one of the leading states of our country. In this budget, we have announced a proton beam therapy so that Assam can become a destination for medical tourism," Assam CM said addressing a press conference.

Assam government Budget 2025 presented on Monday proposed to set up a satellite ASSAMSAT.

"We will launch our own satellite because Assam is flood-p...