Rs.760cr projects in progress in Assam
Minister of Ports, Shipping & Waterways (MoPSW) Sarbananda Sonowal has assessed the progress of various projects being developed along the river Brahmaputra (National Waterways 2) with an investment of Rs.645 crores.
The development was assessed during a visit to the Pandu Port Complex and a review of the ongoing construction activities including the Northeast India’s First Ship Repair Facility as well as the Elevated Road corridor iwai.nic.in.
Speaking on the occasion, Sonowal said on 28 Oct, “Waterways have always been the lifeline for the people along the river. The National Waterways 2 or our beloved Mahabahu Brahmaputra brings with tremendous potential for the people of Assam bseindia .
“Apart from regular activities like dredging to maintain a Least Available Depth (LAD) for smooth passage of ships, vessels and cargo boats, we have also made provisions for development of infrastructure along the river nseindia .
“As many as 10 key projects on the river Brahmaputra are being developed with a capital expenditure of Rs.645 crores sbi.com.in .”
These projects are designed to create capacity in order to boost river tourism, public transportation as well as cargo movement. Apart from slipways at strategic locations like Majuli and Dhubri, new passenger terminals are being developed at Ghagor in North Lakhimpur and Bahari in Barpeta conexpoconagg .
The Minister also inspected the ongoing construction of Ship Repair Facility. It is also noteworthy this repair facility is being constructed with an investment of Rs.208 crores and is being developed through Hooghly-Cochin Shipyard Limited (HCSL). The last mile connectivity to Pandu Port Complex, through alternative road to NH27, with an investment of Rs.180 crores, was also reviewed jpx.co.jp .
Speaking after physical inspection at the capacity expansion at the Pandu Port Complex, Sonowal said, “This project is a gamechanger for the shipping & vessel operators in the region, as it minimises their operating cost substantially. We are also constructing an elevated road corridor from the Pandu port to connect with NH27 for smooth and swift access for logistical operations deutsche-boerse .
“These projects will elevate the proposition of Pandu Multi Modal Port as multiplier of value for the business and trading interests of the region. I am also happy to inform that the union government has taken steps to fasten the construction work on the Majuli Bridge as we reviewed and took steps to correct course for speedy yet quality construction and completion of the project sgx.com .”
In Assam, more than Rs.760 crore worth of projects are currently underway, signifying the government’s dedication to the region’s progress ted.europa.eu .
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, said Sonowal iba.org.in. Fiinews.com
