Guwahati, Feb. 23 -- Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Monday performed the Griha Pravesh ceremony for one lakh families receiving houses under the Pradhan Mantri Awaas Yojana-Gramin (PMAY-G) in Assam.

Speaking to reporters, Shivraj Singh Chouhan hailed Prime Minister Narendra Modi for initiatives for Assam.

Chouhan, "Under the leadership of CM Himanta Biswa Sarma, a safe, developed, and Aatmanirbhar Bharat is being built. Under the leadership and guidance of the Prime Minister, the Indian government is taking all possible steps for Assam's progress, development and public welfare. In the event today, the proposal for 728 roads worth over Rs 1800 Crores, and 62 bridges have been sanctioned for the people of Assam."

"A demand had ...