Assam: CM Himanta Biswa Sarma Urges Nitin Gadkari for Timely Completion of Road Projects

Meets Union ministers Nadda, Scindia, Vaishnav & Goyal

Staff Reporter

GUWAHATI: Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma today met Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH), Nitin Gadkari, at his office and discussed a number of the ongoing National Highway projects in Assam.

Highlighting the key decisions taken in the meeting, the Chief Minister said, “Timely commencement of construction for Assam’s three flagship infrastructure projects—Guwahati Ring Road, Kaziranga Elevated Corridor, and underwater tunnel between Gohpur and Numaligarh; accelerated progress on the Jorhat-Dibrugarh stretch of the National Highway, following our earlier feedback; review of the double laning of the Baihata Chariali to Mission Chariali Highway.”

Acknowledging the unwavering support from Gadkari in hastening priority infrastructure projects in the state, the Chief Minister also wrote on X, “Happy to share! Just concluded an excellent meeting with Hon’ble Union Minister Shri @nitin_gadkari Ji. I am truly impressed by the unwavering support from @MORTHIndia in expediting priority infrastructure projects in Assam, ensuring they are completed on time.”

A meeting was held yesterday at the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways with all stakeholders regarding the construction of the bridge connecting Majuli and Jorhat. All pertinent aspects regarding the tardy progress of the work were discussed threadbare. It was decided that the existing contractor would be replaced and the process to identify a new contractor would begin on a priority basis, and that the performance guarantee of the outgoing contractor would be forfeited as the given agreed timelines were not met.

The Chief Minister said, “We appreciate the efforts being undertaken and hope timelines are met at the soonest for this critical project.” The Chief Minister also met Union Health Minister JP Nadda and DoNER Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia and invited them to the Advantage Assam Summit-2025.

The Chief Minister said, “I briefed Nadda on the significant progress made by the state on the implementation of PMJAY, Ayushman Arogya Mandirs, and other central health-related schemes.”

Lauding Union Minister Scindia for organizing the Ashtalakshmi Mohotsav in Delhi that would give a great impetus to the entire northeastern region, the Chief Minister discussed with the Union Minister in detail the forthcoming event and the avenues related to the ongoing development projects in Assam.

The Chief Minister also met Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishvav and discussed enhanced railway connectivity in Assam. He requested Vaishnav for the expansion of railway connectivity in order to provide more accessibility in communication and transportation with major developed areas of Assam. 

In his meeting with Commerce and Industries Minister Piyush Goyal, the Chief Minister said, “We eagerly await the collaboration of the Ministry of Commerce in inviting potential investors and other partners to attend the Advantage Assam Summit, 2025.”

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