Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma highlighted the significant progress in infrastructure development in the state over the past five years. He revealed plans for the construction of four new bridges across the Brahmaputra River, including one connecting Guwahati with North Guwahati to ease traffic congestion.
CM Sarma also mentioned upcoming projects, such as the Kaziranga elevated corridor, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi expected to lay its foundation stone in January. This corridor aims to enhance traffic flow and protect wildlife near Kaziranga National Park.
Furthermore, approval has been granted for a twin-tube underwater tunnel project worth Rs 22,000 crore connecting Gohpur and Numaligarh. This project, serving as a road-and-rail corridor, is anticipated to significantly reduce travel time across the Brahmaputra.
In addition, plans for the Gelephu railway line project and an elevated corridor near the Guwahati airport were discussed to strengthen regional connectivity. The CM also announced an Aerocity project near the airport to boost commercial and aviation activities.
On the healthcare front, a new state-of-the-art hospital project at Guwahati Medical College and Hospital, in collaboration with the Asian Development Bank, was unveiled. The CM emphasized the inauguration of the 120 MW Kopili hydroelectric project as a crucial step in enhancing Assam’s power infrastructure.
