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Central Government/Public Sector | Assam - India | PID: 202637
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The Union Minister of Ports, Shipping & Waterways and Ayush, Sarbananda Sonowal has approved an investment of more than Rs 645 crore to develop 10 waterways projects in Assam under Sagarmala programme of the Ministry of Ports, Shipping & Waterways (MoPSW). The projects will be implemented with 100 percent financial assistance from the Central government to enhance terminals and riverine infrastructure along the river Brahmaputra (National Waterways 2) to boost connectivity and foster economic growth
Encompassing the construction of slipways at strategic locations such as Maya Ghat in Dhubri district and Majuli district to the establishment of passenger terminals at Ghagor in North Lakhimpur district and Bahari in Barpeta district, each proposal will enhance connectivity and facilitate seamless transportation across the region. Additional passenger terminals are set to be established in Goalpara, Guijan, Kurua, Dhubri, Disangmukh, and Matmora in different districts within Assam
These ten projects will enhance transportation efficiency, stimulate industrial development and trade in the region. With the development of North-eastern states in focus, projects exceeding Rs 1,000 crore have been initiated under the Sagarmala program. In Assam alone, projects exceeding Rs 760 crore are currently underway
The MoPSW is also developing river tourism and water sports along Brahmaputra under which seven tourist jetties will be constructed at Oriumghat, Bhupen Hazarika Setu, Koliabhom ora Bridge at Tezpur, Bogibeel Bridge, Dikhow Mukh, Kalongmukh and Uzanbazar in Guwahati
| Updated on: 18 - Mar - 2024
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