Bodoland Territorial Region Embraces Peace and Development: Insights from Pramod Boro

The Bodoland Territorial Region (BTR) in Assam, led by chief executive member Pramod Boro, is committed to zero tolerance for elements threatening peace. The BTR administration focuses on infrastructure and environmental preservation. Initiatives also include a doctoral fellowship program and accident policies for casual employees.

In a recent address during Gandhi Jayanti celebrations in Kokrajhar, Pramod Boro, chief executive member of the Bodoland Territorial Region (BTR) in Assam, underscored the administration's zero-tolerance policy against peace-threatening elements.

The BTR, an autonomous body under the Sixth Schedule of the Constitution for Bodo-dominated areas, has been actively focusing on not just infrastructure development but also environmental preservation. Boro emphasized that violence leads to destruction, echoing Gandhian principles of non-violence and harmony.

Highlighting the region's progress towards lasting peace, Boro announced the 'Dr Bashi Ram Bodo Doctoral Fellowship Programme,' supporting 50 PhD candidates with fellowships. Additionally, a new initiative offers free personal accident policies to casual employees, recognizing their critical role in the region.

(With inputs from agencies.)