Archive · 10 Jan 2026
Assam Prepares for PM Modi's Visit
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to visit Assam on January 17-18.
During his visit, he will lay the foundation stone for a big project called the Kaziranga Elevated Corridor, which will help animals move safely and improve roads.
He will also start two new fast trains that will connect Assam to other parts of India.
The Assam government is getting everything ready for his visit, making sure everything goes smoothly.
The project is very important because it will help people travel faster and protect the animals in Kaziranga National Park, which is a special place for wildlife.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to visit Assam on January 17-18.
He will lay the foundation stone for the Rs 6,957-crore Kaziranga Elevated Corridor.
The corridor aims to improve connectivity and protect the biodiversity of Kaziranga National Park.
PM Modi will also virtually flag off two Amrit Bharat Express trains connecting Assam to multiple states.
Assam Chief Secretary Ravi Kota reviewed the preparedness for the PM's visit, emphasizing inter-departmental coordination.
- Who
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Assam Chief Secretary Ravi Kota
- What
- Review of preparedness for PM's visit, foundation stone laying for Kaziranga Elevated Corridor, virtual flagging off of two Amrit Bharat Express trains
- When
- January 17-18, 2024
- Where
- Kaliabor, Nagaon district, Assam
- Why
- To enhance connectivity, support tourism, and protect biodiversity
- Date of Visit
- January 17-18
- Location
- Kaliabor, Nagaon district, Assam
- Key Events
- Foundation stone laying for Kaziranga Elevated Corridor, virtual flagging off of two Amrit Bharat Express trains
- Project Cost
- Rs 6,957 crore
- Project Duration
- 36 months
- Trains Flagged Off
- Dibrugarh – Gomti Nagar (Lucknow) and Kamakhya – Rohtak
- Implementing Agency
- NHIDCL (National Highways and Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited)