In a significant move to enhance connectivity and infrastructure in the Northeast region, Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal announced a substantial grant of over Rs 1,100 crore for the development of 25 inland waterways projects. The focus is on expediting crucial projects and ensuring their completion by January 2024.
Out of the allocated funds, Rs 850 crore has been earmarked for Assam alone, supporting 15 key inland waterways projects. Minister Sonowal emphasized the importance of these projects for the state’s development.
Floating Jetties: The directive was issued to complete seven floating jetties at strategic locations in Assam, including Jogighopa, Pandu, Biswanath, Nimati, Bindhakata, Uriamghat, and Sadiya.
Completion Timeline: Aligning with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of ‘Transformation via Transportation,’ the Minister highlighted the commitment to making these critical projects operational by January 2024.
In addition to the inland waterways projects, Minister Sonowal shed light on the initiatives undertaken by the Ministry of Ayush in the Northeast region.
Project Allocation: The Ministry of Ayush is implementing projects worth Rs 286 crore across the Northeast, with a directive to scale up and expedite these projects.
Institutional Support: The Ayush Ministry is actively supporting eight Ayush education undergraduate and postgraduate institutions, with approval for three new Ayush institutes in Sikkim, Manipur, and Assam.
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