Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently dedicated a modern elevated road corridor connecting Pandu Port to National Highway-27 and laid the foundation for several key inland waterway projects. These initiatives aim to boost tourism, trade, and employment in Assam while strengthening the Brahmaputra River (NW-2) as a major transport and economic corridor.
The Prime Minister inaugurated and initiated four significant projects under the Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI):
Together, these projects aim to:
PM Modi highlighted that these projects are not just infrastructure works, but key steps to grow tourism and local businesses in Assam:
The elevated road corridor solves the last-mile connectivity issue between Pandu Port and the national highway network. Key highlights:
The cruise terminals will enhance passenger amenities and support river cruise operations along NW-2:
Combined investment for the two cruise terminals is ₹158 crore.
The RCoE in Dibrugarh is the first maritime skill development hub in Northeast India. Key features include:
PM Modi has emphasized inland waterways as:
PM Modi noted that Assam’s progress is giving momentum to the entire Northeast:
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