(a) whether the Government proposes to convert Guwahati City into a Metro City; and
(b) if so, the details thereof?
(a) whether the Government proposes to convert Guwahati City into a Metro City; and
(b) if so, the details thereof?
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF URBAN DEVELOPMENT (SMT. DEEPA DASMUNSHI)
(a) & (b): No, Madam. There is no such proposal. However, as per 2011 Census, the population
of Guwahati UA is 9.68 Lakh and cities having population of 10 Lakh or more are generally
known as Metropolitan cities.