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PM Modi Inaugurates Key Brahmaputra Bridge & Data Centre in Assam

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Kumar Bhaskar Varma Setu, a major 6-lane bridge over the Brahmaputra River connecting Guwahati and North Guwahati. The bridge, built with seismic-resistant technology, drastically reduces travel time. He also launched a National Data Centre for the North Eastern Region to boost digital infrastructure and citizen services. Additionally, the visit included inaugurating a temporary IIM Guwahati campus and flagging off 225 electric buses under a central scheme.

Key Points: PM Modi Inaugurates Brahmaputra Bridge, NE Data Centre in Assam

  • 6-lane bridge cuts travel to 7 mins
  • First extradosed bridge in Northeast India
  • Inaugurates National Data Centre for NE Region
  • Flags off 225 electric buses in four cities
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PM Modi to inaugurate Kumar Bhaskar Varma Setu across river Brahmaputra connecting Guwahati and North Guwahati

PM Modi inaugurates Kumar Bhaskar Varma Setu, a 6-lane bridge over Brahmaputra, a National Data Centre for NE, IIM campus & e-buses in Assam visit.

PM Modi to inaugurate Kumar Bhaskar Varma Setu across river Brahmaputra connecting Guwahati and North Guwahati
"will cut travel time between Guwahati and North Guwahati to 7 minutes - Official Release"

Guwahati, February 14

During his day-long visit to Assam, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the Kumar Bhaskar Varma Setu across the River Brahmaputra connecting between Guwahati and North Guwahati on Saturday.

The 6-lane extradosed Prestressed Concrete (PSC) bridge, built at a cost of around Rs 3,030 crore, connects Guwahati with North Guwahati and is the first extradosed bridge in Northeast India.

It will cut travel time between Guwahati and North Guwahati to 7 minutes. Considering the high seismicity of the region, the bridge incorporates base isolation technology using friction pendulum bearings.

High-performance stay cables have been used to ensure durability and long-term structural performance.

A Bridge Health Monitoring System (BHMS) has also been incorporated for real-time condition monitoring, early damage detection and improved safety and service life of the extradosed bridge.

The Prime Minister will also inaugurate the National Data Centre for North Eastern Region at Amingaon in Kamrup district of Assam.

The state-of-the-art Data Centre, with a total sanctioned load of 8.5 MW and an average rack capacity of 10 kW per rack, will host mission-critical applications of various government departments and also function as a Disaster Recovery centre for other National Data Centres.

This will enable governments in the Northeast to digitally facilitate the delivery of essential citizen-centric services. Aligned with the vision of Digital India, National Data Centre for North Eastern Region has been envisaged as a strategic intervention to strengthen the region's ICT backbone and ensure robust, secure and always-available digital infrastructure.

The Prime Minister will also inaugurate the temporary campus of IIM Guwahati, which will give a major fillip to higher education and management education in the North-Eastern Region.

The Prime Minister will also flag off 225 electric buses under the PM-eBus Sewa Scheme in Guwahati (100), Nagpur (50), Bhavnagar (50) and Chandigarh (25). With the launch of e-bus operations under the PM-eBus Sewa Scheme in these four cities, more than 50 lakh citizens are expected to benefit through access to clean, affordable and reliable public transport services, contributing to improved urban mobility and enhanced quality of life.

- ANI

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Sarah B
As someone who has visited Guwahati, the traffic congestion was a real issue. A modern 6-lane bridge and electric buses together? That's a huge step for urban mobility and cleaner air. The Data Centre is the silent hero here - digital infrastructure is key for development.
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Priyanka N
While the bridge and infrastructure are welcome, I hope the benefits truly reach the common people. Sometimes these mega-projects are inaugurated with fanfare, but the maintenance and last-mile connectivity are neglected. Let's ensure it serves its purpose for decades.
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Rohit P
Connecting Guwahati and North Guwahati in 7 minutes is unbelievable! This will boost tourism and business in the entire Northeast. Jai Hind! 🇮🇳 The IIM campus and Data Centre show a holistic approach to developing the region.
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Michael C
The engineering details are impressive - extradosed design, friction pendulum bearings, real-time health monitoring. It's not just a bridge, it's a showcase of modern Indian engineering built to last. Kudos to all involved.
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Kavya N
The electric buses are a great initiative! Hope the fares are kept affordable so that everyone can use them. Clean transport, a new bridge, and digital infrastructure – this is what balanced development looks like for the Northeast.

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