PM to inaugurate India's longest bridge in Assam

Published By : Admin | May 25, 2017 | 18:41 IST
Road connectivity in the North-East will see a major transformation: PM to inaugurate India’s longest bridge
Dhola-Sadia Bridge to provide efficient road connectivity to remote and backward areas which have poor road infrastructure
Dhola-Sadia Bridge to give a major boost to overall economic development in Assam and Arunachal Pradesh

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, will visit Assam tomorrow.

The Prime Minister will inaugurate the Dhola-Sadiya Bridge across River Brahmaputra in Tinsukia District.

The Prime Minister will also lay the foundation stone for two key development projects – AIIMS, Guwahati and IARI, Gogamukh. In the evening, the Prime Minister will address a public meeting at Khanapara.

The Prime Minister announced his engagements in Assam through a series of tweets in which he said that he is eagerly awaiting this opportunity to interact with the people of Assam.

“I will be in Assam tomorrow to take part in various programmes. I am eagerly awaiting this opportunity to interact with people of Assam.

I shall lay the foundation stone for two key projects- AIIMS and IARI. Both projects will quicken the development of Assam and the Northeast.

The Dhola-Sadiya Bridge will be inaugurated tomorrow. This is one of the most important infrastructure projects in our nation.

In the evening, I will address a public meeting at Khanapara. You can watch it on your mobiles. https://nm4.in/dnldapp ”, the Prime Minister tweeted.

Explore More
شری رام جنم بھومی مندر دھوجاروہن اتسو کے دوران وزیر اعظم کی تقریر کا متن

Popular Speeches

شری رام جنم بھومی مندر دھوجاروہن اتسو کے دوران وزیر اعظم کی تقریر کا متن
Why global AI leaders are flocking to the India AI Impact Summit in New Delhi

Media Coverage

Why global AI leaders are flocking to the India AI Impact Summit in New Delhi
NM on the go

Nm on the go

Always be the first to hear from the PM. Get the App Now!
...
PM Modi’s First Decisions from Seva Teerth reflect a spirit of Seva and touch every section of society
February 13, 2026
PM signs important files relating to important decisions for women, youth and vulnerable citizens
Significant new initiatives taken: PM RAHAT Scheme, Doubling of target of Lakhpati Didis to 6 crore, Agriculture Infrastructure Fund Doubled to ₹2 lakh crore, Startup India Fund of Funds 2.0 with a corpus of ₹10,000 crore

In its very first set of decisions after shifting to Seva Teerth, PM Modi signed important files relating to decisions that reflect the spirit of Seva. These decisions touch every section of society: farmers, women, youth, and vulnerable citizens.

1. PM RAHAT Scheme: Life-Saving Protection for Every Citizen

The Prime Minister has approved the launch of the PM RAHAT scheme.

Under this initiative, accident victims will get cashless treatment of up to ₹1.5 lakh, ensuring that no life is lost due to lack of immediate medical help.

2. Doubling of target of Lakhpati Didis to 6 crore

The government has crossed the landmark of 3 crore Lakhpati Didis, more than a year ahead of the original March 2027 timeline.

The PM has now set a new, ambitious target of 6 crore Lakhpati Didis by March 2029, doubling both scale and aspiration.

3. Major Boost to Farmers: Loan Target of Agriculture Infrastructure Fund Doubled to ₹2 lakh crore.

In a move aimed at strengthening India’s entire agriculture value chain, the PM has announced the doubling of the loan target of the Agriculture Infrastructure Fund from ₹1 lakh crore to ₹2 lakh crore.

4. Startup India Fund of Funds 2.0 with a corpus of ₹10,000 crore.: the Next Wave of Innovation

To power India’s innovation ecosystem, especially in deep tech, early-stage ideas, advanced manufacturing and breakthrough technologies, the PM has approved the Startup India FoF 2.0 with a corpus of ₹10,000 crore.