Published: 12 September 2025ANIEconomy
PM Modi Arrives in Assam for Two-Day Visit; To Launch ₹18,530 Crore Projects
Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Guwahati on September 13, 2025, for a two-day visit to Assam during which he launched development projects worth ₹18,530 crore. The visit included the Bhupen Hazarika centenary celebrations and major infrastructure inaugurations.
Key projects include: foundation stone of Darrang Medical College (₹567 crore), a new bridge over the Brahmaputra connecting Narengi to Kuruwa (₹1,200 crore), Guwahati Ring Road (₹4,500 crore), and inauguration of India's first bamboo-based bio-refinery at Numaligarh (₹7,200 crore). The bio-refinery will process 3 lakh tonnes of bamboo annually, producing ethanol, furfural, acetic acid, and green energy.
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Q: Discuss the developmental significance of PM Modi's ₹18,530 crore project package for Assam, including India's first bamboo bio-refinery at Numaligarh.
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On September 13, 2025, PM Modi launched ₹18,530 crore projects in Assam, including India's first bamboo-based bio-refinery at Numaligarh (₹7,200 crore) processing 3 lakh tonnes annually into ethanol, furfural, acetic acid, and green energy. Darrang Medical College, Guwahati Ring Road, and a Brahmaputra bridge were also inaugurated.
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Frequently asked questions
What projects did PM Modi launch during his two-day Assam visit?
**PM Modi visited Assam on September 13-14, 2025, launching development projects worth ₹18,530 crore**. PM Modi arrived in Assam for a two-day visit to launch ₹18,530 crore in infrastructure and development projects.
What is the total value of projects PM Modi launched in Assam?
**PM Modi launched projects worth ₹18,530 crore** during his two-day Assam visit. **Visit included Bhupen Hazarika centenary celebrations and major infrastructure inaugurations**
What sectors are covered by the ₹18,530 crore Assam projects?
**Key projects: Darrang Medical College (₹567 crore), Brahmaputra bridge Narengi-Kuruwa (₹1,200 crore), Guwahati Ring Road (₹4,500 crore)**. Road, railways, bamboo bio-refinery, bridge projects, and social infrastructure are covered in the ₹18,530 crore package.
How do PM Modi's Assam projects connect to the Act East Policy?
**Inaugurated India's first bamboo-based bio-refinery at Numaligarh (₹7,200 crore)**. Investing in Assam's connectivity and industry supports India's Act East Policy for deeper engagement with Southeast Asian nations.
What is the significance of PM Modi's frequent visits to Assam and Northeast India?
**The bio-refinery will process 3 lakh tonnes of bamboo annually, producing ethanol, furfural, acetic acid, and green energy**. Frequent PM visits signal the government's commitment to Northeast India's development and strategic importance under Act East Policy.
