GUWAHATI: Assam Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi today urged Union Human Resources Development Minister Kapil Sibal to explore the US community college model and set up similar colleges in Assam.

The Chief Minister during his discussions with the Union Minister in New Delhi today pointed out that during his visit to community colleges in US in June this year he gained insight into this model and what makes it successful.

"In the US, community colleges are crucial in providing an affordable education and promoting economic development", he said.

Gogoi said that such colleges must be set up in the country, including Assam.