Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma emphasizes the need to depart from the 'one size fits all' approach in urban planning for northeast India. Regional and sub-regional policies should be considered. Learn more about the urbanization plans for Guwahati, the largest city in northeast India, and its potential to become the 'Gateway to South-East Asia'.
Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma called upon policymakers to take into consideration the peculiar topography and geographical constraints of the North-Eastern region while formulating urban planning.
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma stressed upon the need to depart from the often-practised “one size fits all” philosophy while formulating policies for the nation, as what is workable in one region may not provide fruitful results in another. He expressed hope while formulating national policies, policymakers would consider drawing “regional and sub-regional policies” too.