Dibrugarh: Jorhat district commissioner Jay Shivani on Tuesday visited the construction site of the proposed Nimati Tourist-cum-Cargo Passenger Terminal Project at Nimati Ferry Ghat on the banks of the Brahmaputra, inspecting ground conditions and issuing directives to ensure high construction standards and timely completion of the project.During the visit, Shivani was accompanied by the circle officer of Jorhat West Revenue Circle, engineers from the relevant departments, representatives of the construction firm and other govt officials. The inspection aimed to ensure that residents of villages in Majuli face no inconvenience or disruption during the construction.The Nimati Ferry Ghat has historically served as the primary crossing point between Jorhat and Majuli, the world’s largest river island and one of Assam’s most significant cultural and religious centres. Once complete, the terminal is expected to strengthen cargo transportation, facilitate the smooth movement of cruise ships during the tourism season and improve passenger ferry connectivity between the two banks — developments that stand to benefit both the local economy and the hundreds of daily commuters.Earlier in the day, the DC also chaired a review meeting at the circuit house in Jorhat to discuss and resolve bottlenecks in the project’s implementation. The meeting brought together key stakeholders, including the co-DC of Teok, group general manager of IPRCL (Indian Port Rail & Ropeway Corporation Ltd), director of the Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI), circle officer of Jorhat West Revenue Circle, executive engineer of inland water transport department (IWTD), assistant engineer of the water resources department and representatives from other agencies.Deepak Sabhloke, group general manager (Projects) of IPRCL, made a detailed presentation covering land requirements, construction design and project scheduling. He informed the meeting that the terminal is planned for rapid execution, with a target completion period of 12 months from the commencement of work.“This project directly affects people who depend on the Nimati Ghat for movement between Jorhat and Majuli. We need all stakeholders to discharge their responsibilities in full and ensure there are no administrative delays,” Shivani said.
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Jorhat district commissioner Jay Shivani chairs a review meet
Jorhat district commissioner Jay Shivani chairs a review meet
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