PM Modi to Launch "Mahabahu-Brahmaputra", Perform 'Bhoomi Pujan' for Up Coming Majuli Bridge

GUWAHATI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will launch "Mahabahu-Brahmaputra", lay the foundation stone of the Dhubri-Phulbari Bridge and perform the groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of the Majuli bridge on February 18 via video conferencing.

The launch of "Mahabahu-Brahmaputra" will be marked by the inauguration of Ro-Pax (roll-on/roll-off passenger service) vessel operations between Neamati-Majuli island, North Guwahati-South Guwahati and Dhubri-Hatsingimari Shilanyas of the inland water transport terminal at Jogighopa, and various tourist jetties on the Brahmaputra, the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) said.

Besides these, digital solutions for ease-of-doing-business will be also launched, it said.

Notably, "Mahabahu-Brahmaputra" is aimed at providing seamless connectivity to the eastern parts of India and includes various development activities for the people living around Brahmaputra and Barak rivers.

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