Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma shared the transformative impact of the Asom Mala initiative of worth Rs 3,000 crore on December 18.
Under the initiative, the government is set to build High Speed Economic Corridor consisting a 1,000 km-long roads and bridges, aiming to enhance all-weather and high-speed Intra-State connectivity.
The project was approved by the Assam Cabinet in October.
Taking to X, CM Himanta shared a video and wrote, “The ₹3,000 crore Asom Mala initiatives is bringing people together through a 1,000 km-long corridor of roads and bridges being built under the scheme. With this we will achieve an all-weather and high speed Intra-State connectivity.”
The ₹3,000 cr Asom Mala initiative is bringing people together through a 1,000 km long corridor of roads and bridges being built under the scheme.
With this we will achieve an all-weather & high speed intra state connectivity. pic.twitter.com/GD2Djly0S6
— Himanta Biswa Sarma (@himantabiswa) December 18, 2023
Points In The Video:
The project is connecting Assam through a network of superlative roads.
The Assam Government has undertaken the construction or refurbishment or extension of roads across the length and breadth of the State.
These extensive networks of roads will act as lifelines of the fast-growing State economy.
The Asom Mala initiative is bridging distances and bringing people together.
Among the key programs driving the Asom Mala initiative are:
1. SOPD
2. ASRIP
3. ASCCIP
4. NIDA
Under the SOPD program, several milestones have already been achieved, including the completion of projects such as Ghographur-Damodardham Bijulighat in Nalbari, Singimari-Sualkuchi (4 laning) in Kamrup, Garmur-Jengrai in Majuli, and Dhupguri-Dhekiajuli in Sonitpur (96 per cent completed).
The Dolongghat to Tangla stretch in Darrang is presently at 65 per cent completion.
The ASRIP initiative has seen noteworthy projects like Dhodor Ali in Golaghat, Sarthebari-Pathsala in Barpeta, and Balichapori-Majuli-Bongalmara in Lakhimpur, along with the construction of the Subansiri River Bridge.
ASCCIP has successfully implemented projects like Chapaguri Amteka at the Bhutan border, Jogighopa Oudibi in Bongaigaon, Borkhola Kambar Bazar in Kalain, and Hailakandi Dwarbond.
NIDA, focusing on urban development, has contributed to projects like Rowta-Missamari Road, Dirakgate-Pengerree Road, Kokrajhar-Rupsi Airport (Kokrajhar Bypass), and Dergaon-Golaghat in Rangajan.
CM Himanta exuded optimism about the Asom Mala initiative acting as a catalyst for socio-economic development, fostering connectivity, and propelling Assam into a new era of growth.
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