PM Launches Projects In Assam

09 Apr 2025 CW Team

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated and laid the foundation stones for several vital development projects in Assam, marking a major push for infrastructure, health, and connectivity in North East India.

A key highlight was the inauguration of AIIMS Guwahati, a state-of-the-art healthcare institution under the Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Suraksha Yojana, aimed at boosting tertiary healthcare access in the region. He also inaugurated a 545 km natural gas pipeline from Barauni to Guwahati, part of the North East Gas Grid, ensuring sustainable energy delivery.

Railway projects worth Rs 150 billion were unveiled, improving regional connectivity and boosting economic activity. PM Modi also launched road projects under the Bharatmala and Special Accelerated Road Development Programme, enhancing inter-state road networks.

Under the Jal Jeevan Mission, new schemes were introduced to ensure clean drinking water supply, and housing units were distributed under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana.

The Prime Minister emphasised the Centre’s focus on holistic development of the North East, with better roads, rail, health, and utilities driving inclusive growth and national integration.

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