Tinsukia, July 22 -- Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, who is on a four-day tour to Upper Assam, on Tuesday visited Sadiya, a town in Tinsukia, and performed Bhumi Pujan for the development works of the historic Burha Burhi Than at Chapakhowa.

The project, with an estimated financial outlay of Rs. 8,72,87,502, aims to create comprehensive infrastructure within the temple complex, preserving the existing structures while developing new facilities to ensure the smooth conduct of religious rituals and activities for devotees.

The proposed works include the development of the main temple building with an RCC-framed structure, construction of the main gate, waiting hall, and guest house, as well as earthwork, landscaping, and retaini...