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PM Modi to Launch Assam's First Expressway, Boosting Connectivity

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Assam's Barak Valley on March 14 to lay the foundation stone for the state's first expressway, a Rs 22,000 crore project connecting Guwahati to Panchgram. The expressway is expected to drastically reduce travel time between Guwahati and the Barak Valley to about four and a half hours, enhancing economic integration. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma also announced progress on the East-West Corridor and a major drive against land encroachment, having already freed 1.5 lakh bighas. The BJP government has set an ambitious target to free five lakh bighas from illegal encroachment in its next term to protect the state's demographic and economic security.

Key Points: PM Modi to Lay Foundation for Assam's First Expressway

  • Foundation on March 14
  • Rs 22,000 crore project
  • Cuts travel to 4.5 hours
  • Land encroachment crackdown
  • East-West Corridor completion
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PM Modi to lay foundation stone of Assam's first expressway

PM Narendra Modi will lay the foundation for Assam's Rs 22,000 crore expressway on March 14, cutting travel time and boosting regional connectivity.

"Our government has freed more than 1.5 lakh bighas of land from encroachers. - Himanta Biswa Sarma"

Guwahati, Feb 20

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit the Barak Valley on March 14 and make several major announcements aimed at boosting connectivity and infrastructure in the region.

Addressing a gathering while attending the Vibrant Village Programme at Natanpur in Assam's Cachar district, Sarma said the Prime Minister will lay the foundation stone for Assam's first express highway connecting Guwahati with Panchgram.

The project will be constructed at an estimated cost of Rs 22,000 crore.

The Chief Minister said that once completed, the express highway will reduce the travel time between Guwahati and the Barak Valley to around four and a half hours, significantly improving road connectivity and economic integration between the two regions.

Sarma further stated that the people of Barak Valley have received the express highway without having to raise any demand, describing it as a reflection of the Centre's commitment to Assam's development.

He also announced that the long-pending East-West Corridor project is expected to be completed within the next month.

The Chief Minister also said that his government has freed more than 1.5 lakh bighas of land from encroachers and asserted that the BJP has set a target of clearing five lakh bighas of land from illegal encroachment in the next term.

"Our government has freed more than 1.5 lakh bighas of land from encroachers. In the next term, we have taken a resolve to free five lakh bighas of land from encroachers," Sarma said, outlining the BJP-led government's commitment to protecting Assam's land and identity.

The Chief Minister said that illegal encroachment had posed a serious threat to Assam's demographic balance and economic security for decades, but the present government had taken firm and decisive steps to address the issue.

He added that eviction drives were carried out strictly in accordance with the law and to restore land to rightful owners and public use.

- IANS

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Priya S
Rs 22,000 crore is a massive investment. While the expressway is welcome, I hope the funds are used transparently and the project doesn't face delays like many others. The focus should also be on local employment during construction.
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Rohit P
Good news about the expressway, but the land eviction part is concerning. While illegal encroachment is a problem, these drives must be handled with extreme sensitivity to avoid humanitarian issues. Hope the rehabilitation process is fair and just.
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Sarah B
As someone who travels to Silchar often for work, this is fantastic! The current road conditions are terrible. Saving hours on travel will make a huge difference for professionals and families visiting the region. Hope they maintain quality.
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Vikram M
Infrastructure development and protecting Assam's land go hand in hand. The expressway will bring economic growth, while securing land ensures resources benefit the rightful people of Assam. A balanced approach is key for long-term peace and prosperity.
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Michael C
The scale of this project is impressive. Connecting major regions with expressways is exactly what India needs to boost its economy. Hope the environmental impact assessment was thorough, especially in such an ecologically sensitive area.

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