Guwahati, Feb 14 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday inaugurated a series of landmark infrastructure projects in Guwahati, including a bridge over the Brahmaputra river, the Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Guwahati, a National Data Centre, and the PM e-bus service for Guwahati, Nagpur, Bhavnagar, and Chandigarh.
Earlier in the day, the Prime Minister arrived in Moran, Dibrugarh district, to inaugurate northeast India’s first highway-based emergency landing facility. Modi also witnessed a demonstration of the take-off and landing of India’s combat aircraft at the site, highlighting the strategic importance of the facility.
From Moran, Modi proceeded to Guwahati, where he was welcomed by Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal. The Prime Minister inaugurated the Kumar Bhaskar Varma Setu, which connects Guwahati and North Guwahati over the Brahmaputra, by walking across the bridge and pressing the ceremonial button.
He inaugurated the Indian Institute of Management Guwahati, the National Data Centre, and flagged off 100 electric buses, which will operate across Guwahati, Nagpur, Bhavnagar, and Chandigarh, marking a significant push for sustainable urban transport in India.
The Prime Minister is scheduled to address party workers in Guwahati before returning to New Delhi.
