Assam Chief Minister reviews progress of infrastructure projects worth Rs 25,000 crore
Dec 01, 2022Guwahati, December 1: Assam Chief Minister Dr Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday reviewed various road connectivity projects of the state in Guwahati. The Assam Chief Minister reviewed progress of Guwahati-North Guwahati bridge, Palashbari-Sualkuchi bridge and Asom Mala Project with PWD (Roads) officials.
"We discussed two projects sanctioned by the Government of India – new roadmap for landslide-affected Dima Hasao and converting 1,100 wooden bridges to RCC. Project cost of Guwahati-North Guwahati bridge is Rs 2,608 crore, while Palashbari-Sualkuchi will cost Rs 3,197 crore. Similarly, Asom Mala will cost Rs 3,519 crore in 1st phase, Rs 3,998 crore in 2nd phase and Rs 3,800 crore in 3rd phase," Dr Himanta Biswa Sarma said.
He also said that, the Externally Aided Project in landslide-affected Dima Hasao district will cost Rs 3,800 crore and project cost of converting 1,100 wooden bridges to RCC is Rs 4,000 crore."In addition to State’s resources, approximately Rs 25,000 crore is being spent or sanctioned for infra projects," the Assam Chief Minister said.
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