PM Modi performs Bhoomi Pujan of Kaziranga Elevated Corridor Project, says Kaziranga is more than a National Park—it is the soul of Assam
Prime Minister Narendra Modi performed Bhoomi Pujan of the Kaziranga Elevated Corridor Project (4-Laning of Kaliabor-Numaligarh section of NH-715), worth over Rs 6,950 crore in Kaliabor, Assam.
On this occasion Modi said Kaziranga is more than a National Park—it is the soul of Assam, a priceless jewel of India’s biodiversity, honored by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site.
PM Modi said when nature is preserved, opportunities flourish alongside it. Kaziranga has witnessed a steady rise in tourism. Local youth have discovered new avenues of livelihood in recent years through homestays, guide services, transport, handicrafts, and small enterprises.
PM reviewd the model of Kaziranga Elevated Corridor
On this occasion, PM Modi reviewd the model of Kaziranga Elevated Corridor. He said the North East is no longer on the margins of development; it is now closer to the nation’s heart and to Delhi itself.
PM Modi said for long, it was believed that nature and progress stood in opposition, that the two could not move together. Today, India is demonstrating to the world that both can advance together side by side.
An environmentally conscious NH project
The 86 km long Kaziranga Elevated Corridor project is an environmentally conscious National Highway project. It will feature 35 km of Elevated Wildlife Corridor that will pass through Kaziranga National Park, 21 km Bypass section and 30 km widening of the existing highway section of NH-715 from two to four lanes. The project aims to improve regional connectivity while ensuring protection of the park’s rich biodiversity.
The project will pass through Nagaon, Karbi Anglong and Golaghat districts and will significantly improve connectivity to Upper Assam, particularly Dibrugarh and Tinsukia. The elevated wildlife corridor will ensure uninterrupted movement of animals, reduce human-wildlife conflict.
It will also enhance road safety, reduce travel time and accident rates, and support growing passenger and freight traffic. As part of the project, Bypasses will be developed at Jakhalabandha and Bokakhat that will help to decongest towns, improve urban mobility and enhance the quality of life for local residents.
PM also flagged off 2 New Amrit Bharat Express trains
During the programme, Prime Minister also flagged off 2 New Amrit Bharat Express trains - Guwahati (Kamakhya)-Rohtak Amrit Bharat Express and Dibrugarh-Lucknow (Gomti Nagar) Amrit Bharat Express. These new train services will strengthen rail connectivity between the Northeast and Northern India, enabling safer and more convenient travel for the people.