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Double engine govt of Centre, Assam made effort to reduce geographical, cultural gaps: PM Modi
Published on February 18, 2021 | News Source: ANI
New Delhi , February 18 : The double engine government of Centre and Assam has made an effort to reduce the geographical and cultural gaps of this entire region, said Prime Minister Narendra Modi Thursday while inaugurating multiple development projects in Assam via video conferencing.
"In the past few years, the double engine government of Centre and Assam made an effort to reduce the geographical and cultural gaps of this entire region," said PM Modi at the foundation stone laying ceremony of a bridge between Dhubri, Assam and Phulbari, Meghalaya. "Distance between Assam and Meghalaya is around 250 kms by road. In the future, it will only be 19-20 kms. This bridge will also prove to be significant for the international movement of traffic to other nations," PM Modi said at the event.
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari and Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal were also present at the event.
"Assam and Meghalaya will have a direct connection with West Bengal through this bridge. The 55 km-long road construction from Serampore in West Bengal to Dhubri, Assam will begin this Oct. It will save the distance and time needed to travel to Bhutan, Bangladesh," said Gadkari.
The 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.
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PM Modi launches 'Mahabahu-Brahmaputra', says water connectivity would be strengthened
Published on February 18, 2021|News Source : Rinku Sharma/Photo-Reba Kr Bora
Guwahati, February 18 : Prime Minister Narendra Modi today launched the 'Mahabahu-Brahmaputra' via video conferencing saying the program will strengthen water connectivity across the region through the waters of the Brahmaputra.
Launching the project, PM Modi said that the Mahabahu Brahmaputra program has been started today to enrich the gift that many rivers have received in Assam, including the Brahmaputra and Barak.
The 8 km bridge connecting Kalibadi Ghat to Jorhat will become the lifeline of thousands of families of Majuli. This bridge is going to be a bridge of convenience and possibilities for you, the PM said.
The PM further said that over the years, the double engine government of the Center and Assam have tried to reduce both the geographical and cultural distances of the entire region. Physical and cultural integrity of the entire North East, including Assam, has been strengthened over the years.
The work related to connectivity on the Brahmaputra did not take place earlier. Because of this, connectivity in Assam and North East remained a challenge. With the blessings of Mahabahu Brahmaputra, fast work is now being done in this direction, the PM said.
Expressing gratitude to PM Modi for launch of Mahabahu Brahmaputra, Assam health minister Himanta Biswa Sarma took to Twitter saying, "Grateful Hon PM Sri @narendramodi for launch of Mahabahu Brahmaputra ~ A towering step towards enabling seamless connectivity in #NorthEast.
It'll help promote river cruise tourism, generate employment and enable growth in local business."
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