Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced the Numaligarh tunnel project, set to be a global engineering landmark. Costing Rs 18,622 crore, it will be the world’s second underwater tunnel supporting rail movement under the Brahmaputra river. This project aims to reduce travel time in Assam significantly and improve defense and freight logistics.
Sarma highlighted the tunnel’s strategic importance, emphasizing its rare capability to accommodate both road and rail traffic. Once operational, it will enhance connectivity between northern and Upper Assam, benefiting emergency services and national security movements. Additionally, the project is designed to ensure year-round connectivity, even during floods.
In further infrastructure developments, Sarma unveiled plans for a ropeway project at Kamakhya and a ring road connecting Guwahati airport to Jalukbari. These initiatives, along with a four-lane highway from Baihata Chariali to Tezpur, aim to boost tourism and urban mobility in the region. Moreover, projects worth Rs 600 crore are in the pipeline to upgrade Dibrugarh Medical College and Hospital facilities.
The Chief Minister emphasized that these initiatives signify Assam’s rapid infrastructure growth, supported by the Centre. These projects position Assam as a pivotal connectivity and logistics hub in the Northeast region.
