Guwahati, April 20 -- Assam Housing and Urban Affairs Minister Jayanta Malla Baruah stated that Guwahati would be transformed into an attractive city within one and a half year.

Malla Baruah said, "Guwahati is the gateway to the entire northeast, and we are working to make it attractive. The Central government funded us. We are working to make Silsako Beel a huge lake, and many new parks are being built as well. It is our responsibility to develop and beautify Guwahati, and I hope that after one and a half year, we will transform Guwahati into a beautiful place."

He said that the Assam government has implemented several development projects, including beautification works, with the aim of making Guwahati the gateway of the entire northe...