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Prime Minister Narendra Modi to launch Mahabahu-Brahmaputra project; The distance of 680 km will be reduced to just 43 km | महाबाहु-ब्रह्मपुत्र प्रोजेक्ट की शुरुआत करेंगे, 680 किमी की दूरी घटकर 43 किमी रह जाएगी
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Updated Feb 17, 2021 | 12:39 IST
PM Modi to launch ‘Mahabahu-Brahmaputra’, lay foundation stone of Dhubri Phulbari Bridge & perform Bhoomi Pujan for construction of Majuli Bridge, Assam on 18th February at 12 noon via video conferencing. The Mahabahu Brahmaputra - Mighty River of Assam  |  Photo Credit: iStock Images
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will launch the ‘Mahabahu Brahmaputra’ project in Assam. The PM will also lay the foundation stone of Dhubri-Phulbari Bridge and perform Bhumi Pujan for construction of Majuli Bridge Assam on 18th February 2021 at 12 noon via video conferencing.
The programme also includes
shilanyas (foundation stone-laying)
for construction of tourist jetties at four locations, namely, Neamati, Biswanath Ghat, Pandu and Jogighopa with the financial assistance of Rs. 9.41 crores from the Ministry of Tourism. These jetties will promote river cruise tourism, generate local employment and also generate growth