Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Assam on Friday for a two-day visit to inaugurate development projects worth ₹47,600 crore, just ahead of the state assembly elections.
The visit began in Kokrajhar, where projects totaling over ₹4,570 crore were unveiled. Modi then proceeded to Guwahati to launch initiatives valued at ₹19,680 crore. This marks his fourth visit to the state in four months.
“I will be in Assam and West Bengal over the next two days to attend programmes in Kokrajhar, Guwahati, Silchar, and Kolkata. These will offer a great chance to connect with people and inaugurate key development works,” Modi said on social media.
Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma confirmed that preparations are complete, stating that projects worth over ₹47,600 crore will be dedicated during the visit.
Key Projects in Kokrajhar:
Bhoomi Pujan for Assam Mala 3.0, covering over 900 km of roads to improve interstate and rural connectivity.
Foundation stones for four flyovers and two bridges in Bodoland Territorial Council area (₹1,100 crore investment).
Periodic Overhauling (POH) Workshop at Bashbari for enhanced railway maintenance.
Flagging off three new trains: Kamakhya–Charlapalli Amrit Bharat Express, Guwahati–New Jalpaiguri Express, and Narangi–Agartala Express.
Key Projects in Guwahati:
Distribution of land pattas to tea garden workers.
22nd PM-KISAN instalment for over 9.3 crore farmers nationwide.
₹2,300-crore Kopili Hydro-Electric Project in Dima Hasao and West Karbi Anglong.
Numaligarh–Siliguri Product Pipeline (NSPL) capacity upgrade from 3 MMTPA to 9 MMTPA.
Phase I of North East Gas Grid linking Guwahati–Numaligarh–Gohpur–Itanagar (including Dimapur branch).
Rail-fed POL terminal at Panchgram, Hailakandi.
Railway electrification projects on Rangiya–Murkongselek, Chaparmukh–Dibrugarh, Badarpur–Silchar, and Badarpur–Churaibari lines.
Furkating–Tinsukia doubling (194 km, ₹3,600 crore).
Cruise terminals at Bishwanath Ghat and Neamati.
Regional Centre of Excellence at Bogibeel and Pandu Jetty–NH-27 approach road.
Kamakhya ropeway with 17,000 passenger daily capacity.
PM Ekta Mall showcasing ODOP, GI-tagged products, handicrafts, and handlooms.
Modi will spend Friday night in Guwahati before heading to Silchar on Saturday to inaugurate projects worth ₹23,550 crore. Assam’s assembly elections, in which the BJP is seeking a third consecutive term, are scheduled for April.
