Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma inaugurated the new Bhattadev University campus at Medhikuchi, developed at a cost of Rs 52.99 crore on 120 bighas of land. Education Minister Ranoj Pegu described the university as a "Global Smart University" focused on technology, research, and innovation. Chief Minister Sarma emphasized digital technology's transformative role in Assam's future, envisioning remote teaching and telemedicine capabilities to advance education and healthcare across the state.