PM Modi Unveils ₹23,550 Crore Projects In Assam To Strengthen Barak Valley Connectivity

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday inaugurated and laid the foundation stones for multiple development projects worth ₹23,550 crore in Silchar, Assam, emphasizing the Barak Valley’s strategic importance in India’s Act East Policy. The Prime Minister said the initiatives would improve connectivity, generate employment, and transform the region into a key logistics hub for the North East.

Addressing the gathering, Modi highlighted the cultural diversity of the Barak Valley, where Bengali, Assamese, and tribal traditions coexist. He noted that projects across rail, road, and education sectors would enhance trade routes, create opportunities for local youth, and strengthen the region’s economic role within the North East.

A key focus of the Prime Minister’s address was the ₹24,000 crore Shillong–Silchar High-Speed Corridor, which he described as a historic milestone. The access-controlled corridor will link Silchar with Mizoram, Manipur, and Tripura, eventually connecting the North East to South-East Asian markets. Modi also mentioned infrastructure developments such as the new Silchar flyover and electrification of over 2,500 km of Assam’s railway network, which are expected to reduce travel time and improve mobility for residents, including students at National Institute of Technology Silchar and Assam University.

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The Prime Minister praised farmers and tea garden workers, noting that more than ₹20,000 crore has been disbursed under the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi. He highlighted the upcoming agriculture college in Patharkandi, aimed at promoting research and supporting agri-startups. Modi also emphasized the government’s focus on border villages under the Vibrant Village Programme, now expanded to Cachar district, to enhance infrastructure in these areas.

Modi commended the Himanta Biswa Sarma-led Assam government for granting land rights to tea garden families, enabling access to central welfare schemes including housing, electricity, and water. He added that the government is prioritizing education, skill development, and healthcare for youth in these communities, while positioning Assam as an emerging hub for health and technology sectors, including semiconductors.

Concluding his address, the Prime Minister stated that the development initiatives in Silchar would accelerate growth, strengthen the Barak Valley’s strategic role in the North East, and contribute significantly to India’s broader economic future.

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