Guwahati, 07 November (HS): The Standing Finance Committee (SFC) of the Assam government on Saturday cleared key financial proposals from the Power and Finance Departments, including sanctions totalling ₹72.46 crore for power infrastructure development and interest subsidies under the Apon Ghar Scheme.

The meeting was chaired by Chief Secretary Dr Ravi Kota on the instructions of Chief Minister Dr Himanta Biswa Sarma.

Among the major approvals, ₹51.27 crore has been sanctioned for upgrading ageing transmission lines and strengthening power connectivity across the Barak Valley.

Additionally, ₹21.19 crore has been approved under the Apon Ghar Scheme towards interest subvention for 44,602 beneficiaries.

The approvals are aimed at strengthening the state's power transmission infrastructure and providing financial support to eligible beneficiaries under the housing-related scheme.------------

Hindusthan Samachar / Sriprakash