Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma advocates for the timely completion of key highway projects during a review meeting with Union Minister Nitin Gadkari, emphasizing infrastructure development for enhanced connectivity and economic growth.
Guwahati: In a pivotal review meeting held in New Delhi, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma engaged with Union Minister Nitin Gadkari to push forward the development of 1,001 kilometers of highway projects in Assam. This meeting signifies a crucial move towards enhancing the state’s infrastructure, focusing on the timely execution of 57 essential National Highway projects.
Sarma stressed the importance of expediting various initiatives that will bolster connectivity and drive economic progress in Assam. “Our top priority is the prompt completion of these crucial National Highway projects, which involve multiple implementing agencies,” he asserted.
Key projects on the agenda included the Jorhat-Dibrugarh Highway, for which Sarma urged swift completion, and the Kaziranga Elevated Corridor, whose alignment has received the necessary approvals. The Chief Minister also noted advancements on the Gohpur-Numaligarh Tunnel under the Brahmaputra, with the Detailed Project Report (DPR) nearing finalization.
Additionally, Sarma called for the four-laning of the Baihata Chariali-Tezpur highway stretch, a move anticipated to significantly improve regional connectivity. He also advocated for re-tendering the Majuli bridge project, crucial for linking Kamalabari and Nimati Ghat, thereby enhancing accessibility for Majuli Island’s residents.
Accompanying the Chief Minister were Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal and several distinguished Members of Parliament from Assam, all committed to propelling the state’s infrastructure initiatives. This united effort underscores the government’s determination to develop a robust road network, paving the way for Assam’s advancement.
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