Prime Minister Narendra Modi Inaugurates Major Infrastructure Projects in Assam

Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Assam on February 14, 2026, to launch several key projects. These initiatives are part of efforts to boost connectivity, education, and safety throughout the region. The new projects include a large bridge, new education facilities, a data centre, electric buses, and safety infrastructure for aviation. One of the most important projects is the Kumar Bhaskar Varma Setu, a large bridge over the Brahmaputra River in Guwahati. The bridge was built at a cost of about 3,030 crore rupees. It is a six-lane bridge and is the first extradosed bridge in Northeast India. The bridge connects Guwahati and North Guwahati, making travel faster and easier. It is 7.75 kilometres long and includes approach roads and flyovers. The structure features modern safety design, such as friction pendulum bearings to protect against earthquakes. It also has a Bridge Health Monitoring System to check the health of the structure over time. Along with the bridge, Prime Minister Modi attended the opening of a temporary campus for the Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Guwahati. The permanent campus is being built nearby at Palasbari, near Guwahati, with an estimated cost of 555 crore rupees. This new campus will serve as a major centre for management studies in the North East. Another key infrastructure project is the National Data Centre in Amingaon, Kamrup district. This data centre was officially inaugurated through a virtual process. It was built at a cost of 348 crore rupees. The centre will support important government applications and act as a disaster recovery facility. It has a load capacity of 8.5 MW and advanced equipment to support the region’s information and communication technology needs. This project is part of the Digital India initiative to improve digital infrastructure. To improve urban transport and reduce pollution, 225 electric buses were flagged off under the PM-eBus Sewa Scheme. These buses are expected to benefit more than 50 lakh citizens by providing reliable, eco-friendly public transportation in Assam’s cities. In addition, an emergency landing facility at Moran in Dibrugarh district was inaugurated. This facility is the first of its kind in the Northeast and will enhance aviation safety and connectivity. It provides a safer place for aircraft to land in emergencies, improving the overall safety of air travel in the region. These projects collectively aim to boost the economy and improve the quality of life for the people of Assam. The new bridge and improved infrastructure will facilitate travel and trade. The digital centre will strengthen government operations and service delivery. As of 2026, some projects announced earlier remain unconfirmed. There is no official information regarding the inauguration of Darrang Medical College and Hospital, a nursing college, or the GNM school in Assam. Similarly, the Guwahati Ring Road connecting districts and the Ri Bhoi in Meghalaya have not been confirmed for inauguration. Other proposed projects such as a bamboo-based ethanol plant and a new petrochemical unit at Numaligarh Refinery, as well as the Kamakhya Temple corridor and new sports facilities, have also not received official confirmation. Several medical colleges and hospital projects are still awaiting progress. Overall, the inauguration of the bridge, data centre, and urban buses marks a significant milestone. These developments are expected to improve connectivity, safety, digital infrastructure, and urban transport in Assam. They reflect ongoing efforts to advance the region’s development, although some projects are still pending or in progress.