Guwahati: Union road transport and highways minister Nitin Gadkari on Friday announced that Rs 617.98 crore has been approved for 10 road development projects in Assam under the Central Road Infrastructure Fund (CRIF) scheme, along with Rs 129.74 crore for 16 bridge projects under the CRIF Setu Bandhan scheme.The combined allocation of Rs 747.72 crore is aimed at strengthening regional connectivity, improving transportation efficiency, reducing travel time and boosting socio-economic growth across the state.
Gadkari posted on X, “In Assam, Rs 617.98 Cr has been approved for 10 road development projects under the Central Road Infrastructure Fund (CRIF) Scheme. Additionally, Rs 129.74 Cr has been sanctioned for 16 bridge projects under the CRIF Setu Bandhan Scheme.”“These initiatives will significantly enhance regional connectivity, improve transportation efficiency and reduce travel time. They will also boost local trade, facilitate smoother movement of goods and people, and contribute to the socio-economic development of the state,” Gadkari said.Meanwhile, CM Himanta Biswa Sarma in a post on his X handle wrote: “Connectivity is the engine of growth and Assam is picking up speed with the support of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union minister Nitin Gadkari. Major investments in roads and bridges are set to ease travel, boost trade and unlock new opportunities across the state.”Earlier on Thursday, the CM inaugurated the construction of the Majuli-Jorhat bridge and its connecting highway, aiming to accelerate development in the Satra hub of Majuli. The inauguration ceremony was held at Manika Pathar in Garmur, Majuli.It may be noted that during his day-long visit to Majuli district, Sarma inaugurated and laid the foundation stones for several projects worth Rs 2,218 crore, and presented cheques to 31,952 beneficiaries under MMUA.
