New Assam Legislative Assembly Building in Dibrugarh | 03 Feb 2026

Why in News? 

The Union Home Minister Amit Shah, laid the foundation stone of the new Assam Legislative Assembly building at Dibrugarh. 

Key Points 

• Location: The new Legislative Assembly complex will be constructed at Dibrugarh. 
  • It is being developed as Assam’s second capital to promote administrative decentralisation. 
  • The new Assembly complex will improve legislative accessibility and strengthen people-centric governance in the eastern and upper districts of Assam. 
• Project Cost: The Assembly building and associated infrastructure projects involve an estimated investment of ₹1,715 crore. 
  • The event also marked the foundation stone laying and inauguration of other development projects across Assam. 
• Administrative Significance: Establishing a legislative complex in Upper Assam aims to strengthen governance outreach and improve regional balance in administration. 
• Northeast Development Focus: The initiative reflects the Centre’s emphasis on infrastructure development and political stability in the Northeastern region.