Uniindia: New Delhi, Feb 18 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday launched ‘Mahabahu-Brahmaputra’, a waterway transport initiative and laid the foundation stone of two bridges in poll-bound Assam.
The PM laid the foundation stone for a four-lane bridge over the Brahmaputra between Dhubri and Phulbari. Distance between Assam & Meghalaya is around 250 kms by road. In the future, it will only be 19-20 km
PM Modi Launches âMahabahu-Brahmaputraâ Initiative, Lays Foundation Stone Of Two Bridges In Assam
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday (18 February) launched âMahabahu-Brahmaputraâ initiative and laid the foundation stone of two bridges in Assam.
To mark the launch of the Mahabhau-Brahmaputra initiative, which aims to increase connectivity in the eastern states, PM Modi inaugurated the Ro-Pax vessel operations between Neamati-Majuli Island, North Guwahati-South Guwahati and Dhubri-Hatsingimari.
He also laid the foundation stone of Inland Water Transport (IWT) Terminal at Jogighopa and various tourist jetties on river Brahmaputra and launched digital solutions for Ease-of-Doing-Business.
According to a PIB release, the Mahabhau-Brahmputra programme 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.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi virtually launched several connectivity projects costing Rs 15,000 cr in Assam on Thursday. He said that these projects would not only boost trade, economy and industrialisation but also open a new chapter for the .
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