Foundation stones will be laid for several significant projects, including the Kamakhya temple corridor (Rs 498 crore), a six-lane road connecting the new airport terminal (Rs 358 crore) in Guwahati, the upgrading of Nehru Stadium to FIFA standards (Rs 831 crore), and the construction of a new sports complex in Chandrapur (Rs 300 crore).
Taking a dig at Congress, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that governments that came to power post-Independence started the trend of being ashamed of their own culture and history. But, the situation has changed in the past 10 years, the prime minister said addressing the crowd in Guwahati.
“Government has pledged to spend Rs 11 lakh crore on infrastructure this year,” said PM Modi. - PM Modi Inaugurates, Lays Foundation Stones For Development Projects Worth Rs 11,000 Crores In Assam
Some of the major projects for which foundation stones were laid were the Kamakhya temple corridor (Rs 498 crore), the six-lane road from the new airport terminal in Guwahati (Rs 358 crore), the upgradation of Nehru Stadium, among others
Thousands gather at Khanapara in Guwahati to welcome Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma tweets pictures of the event. Modi to address mega public rally and inaugurate projects worth Rs 11599 crore. Foundation stone to be laid for Maa Kamakhya Access Corridor. Multiple road upgrade projects and sports infrastructure projects to be initiated. Development of medical college in Karimganj.