Mumbai: 25 May: A very good news for the patients & their attendents of Assam, who have to stay Mumbai for treatment. 4.8 Bighas of land at Cotton Green, in the heart of Mumbai city handed over to the government of Assam today for construction of the second Assam Bhawan at Mumbai (Assam Bhawan Mumbai). Besides looking after cancer patients from Assam this Bhawan likely to be accommodated other guests and be a nerve centre to promote Assam in the financial capital of India.
The land was taken over on behalf of the government of Assam by Devashish Sharma DC Nagaon who also holds additional charge of Joint Resident Commissioner, Assam Bhawan Mumbai from the Estate Manager of National Port Trust, Mumbai. It may be mentioned that, Sri Sharma, earlier posted in the Assam Bhawan, Mumbai, for long years and delivered exceptional service to the cancer patients of the state.
For his outstanding services in Assam House, he has been given the additional charge of Join Resident Commissioner in addition to the District Commissioner of Nagaon. He said that, it will be great beneficial for the people of Assam, who have to travel to the commercial capital of the country for various causes.