Guwahati, 4th February: Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Guwahati on Saturday on a two-day visit. State BJP presidents and several ministers including chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma welcomed him.
The event at Khanapara today, which is slated to begin at about 11:30 am, will see PM Modi lay the foundation stones for projects worth over Rs 11,000 crore.
The projects slated to be released today by PM Modi are:
Key Projects to be launched:
1. Maa Kamakhya Divyalok Pariyojana: An ambitious project with an estimated cost of Rs 498 crore.
2. Widening of Road connecting Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport: A critical infrastructure upgrade with an investment of Rs 358 crore.
3. Upgradation of 43 roads under Asom Mala 2.0: Including the construction of 38 bridges, with a total budget of Rs 3,444 crore.
4. Upgradation of Nehru Stadium into a FIFA Standard Football Stadium: A major sports infrastructure project with an investment of Rs 831 crore.
5. Chandrapur Stadium: A project worth Rs 300 crore aimed at boosting sports facilities.
6. Infrastructure Development of Guwahati Medical College and Hospital: An investment of Rs 3,250 crore to enhance healthcare facilities.
7. Karimganj Medical College: A medical infrastructure project with a budget of Rs 578 crore.
8. Unity Mall Development: An investment of Rs 297 crore for the development of commercial and recreational spaces.
Projects to be Dedicated:
1. Four Laning from Biswanath Chariali to Gohpur: A critical road infrastructure project with a cost of Rs 1,451 crore.
2. Four Laning from Dolabari to Jamuguri: A road development initiative with a budget of Rs 592 crore.
The cumulative investment in these projects is an impressive Rs 11,599 crore.