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PM Modi Inaugurates Key Assam Projects: Bridge, IIM Campus & Air Show

Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Assam for a packed schedule of inaugurations and events. Key projects included a major bridge over the Brahmaputra River to improve connectivity and a new temporary campus for IIM Guwahati. He also attended a strategic air show at Moran, highlighting the region's defence importance, and flagged off 100 electric buses for sustainable urban mobility. The visit underscored the central government's focus on accelerating development in Assam's infrastructure and education sectors.

Key Points: PM Modi Assam Visit: Inaugurates Bridge, IIM Campus & Air Show

  • Inaugurate Brahmaputra bridge easing congestion
  • Launch IIM Guwahati's temporary campus
  • Attend strategic air show at Moran
  • Flag off 100 electric buses for Guwahati
  • Focus on infrastructure, education & urban development
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PM Modi to kickstart several projects during one-day Assam visit

PM Narendra Modi visits Assam to inaugurate a Brahmaputra bridge, IIM Guwahati campus, an air show, and electric buses, boosting infrastructure and education.

PM Modi to kickstart several projects during one-day Assam visit
"The air show... is being seen as a major event, highlighting the growing strategic importance of Upper Assam."

Guwahati, Feb 13

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will attend an air show at Moran in upper Assam's Dibrugarh district and inaugurate several key infrastructure and education projects across the state, officials said on Friday.

According to the schedule, the Prime Minister will depart from New Delhi early Saturday morning and arrive at Chabua airport at around 7.15 a.m.

From Chabua, he will proceed to Moran in Upper Assam, where he is scheduled to attend an air show showcasing advanced aerial manoeuvres.

The air show and inauguration of Emergency Landing Facility (ELF) of aircraft on the national highway at Moran is being seen as a major event, highlighting the growing strategic importance of Upper Assam and the state's expanding role in India's defence and aviation preparedness.

Security arrangements have been tightened in view of the Prime Minister's visit, with senior officials monitoring preparations closely.

Later in the day, at around 1 p.m., Prime Minister Modi will inaugurate the much-awaited bridge over the Brahmaputra River connecting Guwahati with North Guwahati.

The bridge is expected to significantly ease traffic congestion, reduce travel time and improve connectivity between the northern and southern banks of the Brahmaputra River.

The Prime Minister will also inaugurate the temporary campus of the Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Guwahati at Bongora.

The establishment of IIM Guwahati is being viewed as a major boost to higher education in the Northeast, aimed at nurturing management talent and promoting regional development.

In another key initiative focused on sustainable urban mobility, Prime Minister Modi will flag off an additional 100 electric buses for Guwahati.

The induction of electric buses is part of efforts to strengthen public transport while reducing carbon emissions and improving air quality in the city.

State officials said the Prime Minister's visit underscores the Centre's continued focus on Assam's infrastructure, education and urban development sectors.

Extensive arrangements have been made across all venues to ensure the smooth conduct of the Prime Minister's scheduled one day visit to Assam.

- IANS

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Priya S
An air show and an emergency landing facility on a highway in Upper Assam? That's a clear signal about the strategic importance of the region. Good to see development reaching the far corners of the country. The IIM campus is also a welcome step for our youth.
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Rohit P
The 100 electric buses are a great initiative for Guwahati's pollution problem. Hope they are properly maintained and the routes are planned well. Infrastructure is good, but we also need to ensure these projects benefit the common man in the long run, not just during inaugurations.
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Sarah B
As someone who has visited Assam, the connectivity issues are real. A bridge over the Brahmaputra and better public transport can truly boost the local economy and tourism. It's encouraging to see such focused development.
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Karthik V
While I appreciate the projects, I hope the focus is also on the quality and timely completion. We've seen many projects announced with fanfare but delayed for years. Let's see these bridges and campuses actually functioning at full capacity soon. 🤞
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Nisha Z
The IIM Guwahati campus is the best news here! The Northeast has so much untapped talent. A premier institute will help retain bright students in the region and attract investment. This is a solid step for educational equity.

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