Key Points

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled for a two-day visit to Assam. He will lead the birth centenary celebrations of legendary artist Bhupen Hazarika. The visit includes inaugurating critical infrastructure projects worth thousands of crores. A major highlight is the launch of the country's first bamboo-based bio-refinery.

Key Points: Modi Assam Visit to Inaugurate Rs 18000 Crore Projects Bhupen Hazarika

  • Modi to launch commemorative coin honoring Bharat Ratna Bhupen Hazarika
  • Foundation stone for new Brahmaputra bridge costing Rs 1200 crore
  • Inaugurate India's first bamboo-based bio-refinery worth Rs 5000 crore
  • Lay foundation for Darrang Medical College and Guwahati Ring Road
2 min read

PM Modi likely to visit Assam on Sept 13-14; inaugurate, lay foundation stones of projects worth Rs 18,000 crore

PM Modi visits Assam Sept 13-14 to launch Rs 18,000 crore projects, honor Bharat Ratna Bhupen Hazarika with a commemorative coin, and inaugurate India's first bamboo bio-refinery.

"more than 1200 artists will together sing 14 songs of Dr Bhupen Hazarika for 18 minutes - Himanta Biswa Sarma"

Guwahati, September 10

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to visit Assam on September 13 and 14, where he will inaugurate and lay the foundation stone of projects worth Rs 18,000 crore, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on Wednesday.

The Prime Minister will also attend the programme of the birth centenary celebration of Bharat Ratna Dr Bhupen Hazarika at Veterinary College Field, Khanapara in Guwahati on September 13. A commemorative coin is also set to be launched honouring the personality.

"At 5:15 PM he will attend the programme of birth centenary celebration of Bharat Ratna Dr Bhupen Hazarika. This programme will be 1 hour 15 minutes long and the main highlight of the programme is that more than 1200 artists will together sing 14 songs of Dr Bhupen Hazarika for 18 minutes. In that programme we will inaugurate a biography of Dr Bhupen Hazarika which will be translated to all languages of India. We will send this biography to 20 lakh families of Assam. The Reserve Bank of India has prepared a coin with the picture of Dr Bhupen Hazarika and the Prime Minister will launch it," the Assam Chief Minister said.

The Prime Minister will stay overnight at 1 No State Guest House in Guwahati.

On Sunday, PM Modi will lay the foundation stone for medical colleges. Later, he will lay the foundation stone for a new bridge over the Brahmaputra River.

"On September 14, the Prime Minister will reach Mangaldoi at 11 am and he will lay the foundation stone of Darrang Medical College, Nursing College & GNM School with a cost of Rs 567 crore. He will also lay the foundation stone of a new bridge over the Brahmaputra River connecting Narengi to Kuruwa with a cost of Rs 1200 crore, Guwahati Ring Road with a cost of Rs 4500 crore," the Chief Minister said.

On September 14, he will visit Numaligarh Refinery at 2:30 pm and inaugurate the first bamboo-based bio refinery of the country with a cost of Rs 5000 crore.

"He will also lay the foundation stone of a polypropylene unit with a cost of Rs 7000 crore. After that the Prime Minister will leave to Kolkata from Jorhat airport," the Assam Chief Minister added.

Meanwhile, preparations are in full swing to welcome the Prime Minister to the state.

- ANI

Share this article:

Reader Comments

P
Priya S
Honoring Bhupen Hazarika is so meaningful! His songs connected all Indians. Sending his biography to 20 lakh families is a beautiful tribute. Cultural preservation along with development - perfect combination!
A
Aman W
Medical colleges and bamboo bio-refinery - both much needed for Assam. Hope these projects get completed on time unlike some previous announcements. Fingers crossed! 🤞
S
Sarah B
The bamboo-based bio refinery sounds innovative! Using local resources for energy needs is smart thinking. Hope it creates employment opportunities for local youth.
K
Karthik V
18,000 crore is a massive investment! Hope the benefits actually reach common people and don't just remain on paper. Infrastructure development should improve lives, not just statistics.
N
Nisha Z
As an Assamese, I'm happy to see our cultural icon Dr. Hazarika getting national recognition. The commemorative coin and mass distribution of his biography will introduce his legacy to new generations. ❤️
M
Michael C
While the projects sound impressive, I hope proper environmental assessments are done for the bridge and refinery. Brahmaputra ecosystem is delicate and must be protected alongside development.

We welcome thoughtful discussions from our readers. Please keep comments respectful and on-topic.

Leave a Comment

Minimum 50 characters 0/50