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PM Modi Launches Kaziranga Elevated Corridor, Flags Off New Amrit Bharat Trains

Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone for the Kaziranga Elevated Corridor Project, a major infrastructure initiative valued at over Rs 6,950 crore. The project includes a 35 km elevated wildlife corridor through Kaziranga National Park to protect biodiversity and reduce animal-vehicle collisions. He also flagged off two new Amrit Bharat Express trains connecting Assam to Rohtak and Lucknow. The project is expected to significantly improve regional connectivity, road safety, and decongest local towns in Assam.

Key Points: PM Modi Launches Kaziranga Elevated Corridor Project in Assam

  • Rs 6,950 crore highway project
  • 35 km elevated wildlife corridor
  • Flags off two Amrit Bharat trains
  • Aims to reduce human-wildlife conflict
  • Improves connectivity to Upper Assam
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Assam: PM Modi lays foundation of Kaziranga elevated corridor, flags off two Amrit Bharat trains in Nagaon

PM Narendra Modi laid the foundation for the Rs 6,950 crore Kaziranga Elevated Corridor and flagged off two new Amrit Bharat Express trains in Assam.

"The love for Pradhan Mantri ji is unparalleled. - Himanta Biswa Sarma"

Nagaon, January 18

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday laid the foundation stone of the Kaziranga Elevated Corridor Project, covering the 4-laning of the Kaliabor-Numaligarh section of National Highway 715, in Kaliabor, Nagaon district. The project is valued at over Rs 6,950 crore.

The Prime Minister also flagged off two New Amrit Bharat Express trains, Guwahati (Kamakhya)-Rohtak Amrit Bharat Express and Dibrugarh-Lucknow (Gomti Nagar) Amrit Bharat Express.

The 86 km long Kaziranga Elevated Corridor project is an environmentally conscious National Highway project. It will feature a 35 km Elevated Wildlife Corridor that will pass through Kaziranga National Park, a 21 km Bypass section, and a 30 km widening of the existing NH-715 highway section from two to four lanes. The project aims to improve regional connectivity while ensuring protection of the park's rich biodiversity.

The project will pass through Nagaon, Karbi Anglong and Golaghat districts and will significantly improve connectivity to Upper Assam, particularly Dibrugarh and Tinsukia. The elevated wildlife corridor will ensure the uninterrupted movement of animals and reduce human-wildlife conflict.

It will also enhance road safety, reduce travel time and accident rates, and support growing passenger and freight traffic.

As part of the project, Bypasses will be developed at Jakhalabandha and Bokakhat that will help to decongest towns, improve urban mobility and enhance the quality of life for local residents.

PM Modi also reviewed the model of the Kaziranga Elevated Corridor Project.

Earlier in the day, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said that people were turning up in large numbers, reflecting the immense public enthusiasm for the Prime Minister.

In a post on X, CM Sarma wrote, "A few minutes to go for the arrival of Adarniya @narendramodiji in Kaliabor and people are still pouring in huge numbers. The love for Pradhan Mantri ji is unparalleled."

BJP MP Kamakhya Prasad Tasa said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Assam for a foundation stone laying ceremony would send a strong message globally, asserting that the visit was driven by development priorities and not linked to elections.

"The Prime Minister perhaps had some past life connection with Assam, because why else would someone born in Gujarat visit Assam so many times?... The foundation stone laying ceremony he is coming for will send a big message to the entire world, because this road has many benefits... This visit has no relation to elections as he has visited Assam many times before, too," Tasa told ANI.

- ANI

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Priyanka N
Finally, some concrete development in the Northeast! The Amrit Bharat trains connecting Assam to Rohtak and Lucknow are a game-changer for students and workers from the region. Hope the corridor is completed on time without cost overruns.
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Aman W
Nearly 7000 crore is a huge amount. While the intent is good, I hope the environmental impact assessment was thorough. Kaziranga is a UNESCO site. We cannot afford any mistakes. The bypasses for towns are a much-needed relief though.
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Sarah B
As someone who travels to Dibrugarh often, this news is a relief. The current highway is narrow and accident-prone, especially near the park. An elevated section will make journeys safer and faster. Kudos for thinking of both development and conservation.
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Karthik V
The MP's comment about "past life connection" is unnecessary. We should appreciate development work without bringing in such narratives. The project itself is commendable and will boost the local economy. Let's focus on that.
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Meera T
Hope the local contractors and labourers get priority in the jobs created by this project. Assam's youth need employment. Also, the bypass at Bokakhat will be a blessing for daily commuters. Good step if executed well. 🤞

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