PM Modi will launch the ‘Mahabahu-Brahmaputra and will also lay the foundation stone of Dhubri Phulbari Bridge and perform Bhumi Pujan for the construction of Majuli Bridge Assam on February 18 at 12 noon via Video conferencing.
Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways; MoS (I/C) for Ports, Shipping and Waterways Nitin Gadkari and Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal will be present on the occasion.
The launch of Mahabahu- Brahmaputra will be marked by the inauguration of the Ro-Pax vessel operations between Neamati-Majuli Island, North Guwahati-South Guwahati and Dhubri-Hatsingimari; Shilanyas of Inland Water Transport (IWT) Terminal at Jogighopa and various Tourist jetties on River Brahmaputra and launch of digital solutions for Ease-of- Doing-Business.
The Program is aimed at providing seamless connectivity to the Eastern Parts of India and includes various development activities for the People living around River Brahmaputra and River Barak.