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Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses at the inauguration and foundation stone laying ceremony of various projects in Kochi. (File photo)
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will launch the 'Mahabahu-Brahmaputra', lay the foundation stone of Dhubri Phulbari Bridge and perform Bhumi Pujan for construction of Majuli Bridge Assam on February 18, 2021 via video conferencing. Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari, MoS for Ports, Shipping and Waterways and Chief Minister of Assam will be present on the occasion.
Mahabahu-Brahmaputra
The launch of Mahabahu-Brahmaputra will be marked by the inauguration of the Ro-Pax vessel operations between Neamati-Majuli Island, North Guwahati-South Guwahati and Dhubri-Hatsingimari; Shilanyas of Inland Water Transport (IWT) Terminal at Jogighopa and various tourist jetties on River Brahmaputra and launch of digital solutions for Ease-of-Doing-Business. The program is aimed at providing seamless connectivity to the Eastern parts of India and includes various development activities for the people living around River Brahmaputra and River Barak.