Assam and Meghalaya sign agreement to resolve interstate boundary dispute

The Assam and Meghalaya governments have signed an agreement in New Delhi to resolve the interstate boundary disputes. The agreement was signed in the presence of Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah. Terming it a historic day for a dispute-free North East the  Home Minister said, the agreement amplifies cooperative federalism and provides a road map for resolution of other boundary disputes between States.

After signing the agreement, Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma said, the state government will further work to extend cooperation between both States.

On the occasion, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said, the Prime Minister wants to make the North-East a growth engine.