Guwahati, Feb. 22 -- Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati and officials from various departments of the Assam Government had an elaborate meeting today, to prepare the future course of action and collaborate in various fields related to the development of the region.

The government delegation comprising officials from various departments such as Mines and Minerals, Industry, Commerce, Public Enterprises, and Transport (includes inland waterways) was led by Dr. K. K. Dwivedi, IAS, Principal Secretary to the Government of Assam. The team from IIT Guwahati was led by Prof. T. G. Sitharam, Director IIT Guwahati.

The focused discussion areas were:

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