CM Sarma unveils major infrastructure drive and developmental roadmap for Assam

way2barak, June 15: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has announced the imminent commencement of major infrastructure projects, including the Rs 18,000 crore underwater tunnel connecting Numaligarh and Gohpur.

During a Facebook live session on June 14, the Chief Minister detailed key developments such as the Guwahati Ring Road, the Kaziranga Elevated Corridor, and the Numaligarh-Gohpur tunnel, which he said will begin shortly. “What does a Ring Road, an Underwater Tunnel, an Expressway, a Fertiliser Plant and a Heritage Corridor have in common? Together, they are helping shape the future of Assam and advancing the vision of a #ViksitBharat. From the Guwahati Ring Road and the Kaziranga Elevated Corridor to the Underwater Tunnel beneath the Brahmaputra, these transformative projects are reducing distances, unlocking growth and bringing every region closer to opportunity,” he wrote on X.

The Chief Minister also highlighted the Guwahati-Silchar Expressway, Namrup Fertiliser Plant, and Kamakhya Corridor as investments in the aspirations of millions, adding, “They are not just infrastructure projects. They are investments in the aspirations of millions and a major step towards a #ViksitBharat. By strengthening connectivity, empowering farmers and preserving heritage, these projects are laying the foundations of an Atal Avichal Agragami Assam. The work speaks for itself. The transformation is underway.”