The century-old tea town of Doomdooma in Assam witnessed a milestone in its civic and tourism infrastructure with the inauguration of the Tea City Guest House on Old AT Road. The modern double-storey facility, inaugurated by Cabinet Minister Rupesh Gowala, marks a major step towards promoting urban amenities and tourism in one of Assam’s oldest tea-producing towns.

About the Tea City Guest House

• It is Doomdooma’s first guesthouse and banquet hall.
• Constructed at a cost of ₹2.5 crore, the Tea City Guest House is a state-of-the-art accommodation complex designed for visiting officials, dignitaries, and tourists.
• The facility includes a modern conference hall, three fully furnished rooms, and provisions to add two additional floors with three rooms each in the future.
• It will be managed by the Doomdooma Municipal Board, ensuring affordable access for residents at nominal fixed rates.
• The project reflects the government’s efforts to bridge infrastructure gaps in Assam’s smaller towns and strengthen heritage-linked tourism.

Context: Doomdooma – Assam’s Tea Heritage Town

• Doomdooma, located in Tinsukia district, is one of Assam’s oldest and most prominent tea plantation towns, home to several historic estates established during the colonial era.
• The town is evolving as a heritage and eco-tourism hub, linking tea estates, tea bungalows, and riverine landscapes of Upper Assam.
• Recent initiatives, such as the Tea City Guest House, reflect the state’s aim to preserve Assam’s tea legacy while integrating it with modern tourism infrastructure.

MCQs

Q1. Consider the following statements regarding the Tea City Guest House, Doomdooma:

1. The Tea City Guest House was inaugurated by Assam Chief Minister.
   
2. The guest house is managed by the Doomdooma Municipal Board.
   
3. It was constructed at a cost of around ₹2.5 crore and includes a modern conference hall.
   
4. The facility is designed to promote tea export and packaging facilities in Doomdooma.
   

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 and 4 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1, 2, and 3 only
(d) 2, 3, and 4 only

Answer: (b) 

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