Big push for Assam: PM Modi inaugrates Rs 5,450 crore worth projects; IIM Guwahati, Kumar Bhaskar Varma Setu & more
Times of India
by TOI BUSINESS DESKFebruary 14, 2026
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated a series of major infrastructure and development projects worth over Rs 5,450 crore in Assam on Saturday, marking a significant push to boost connectivity, education, and digital services in the North-East region. The initiatives include the Kumar Bhaskar Varma Setu—a six-lane extradosed PSC bridge across the Brahmaputra River, the Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Guwahati, a National Data Centre, and a fleet of 225 electric buses under the PM-eBus Sewa Scheme. These projects are expected to transform the region by improving transportation links, enhancing higher education opportunities, and delivering cleaner public transport options.
One of the most prominent projects is the Rs 3,030 crore Kumar Bhaskar Varma Setu, which provides a direct link between Guwahati and North Guwahati. This bridge, the first extradosed PSC bridge in the Northeast, reduces travel time across the Brahmaputra River to just seven minutes. It significantly improves connectivity in the region, benefiting both local residents and tourists visiting Assam's key attractions.
The National Data Centre for the North Eastern Region, located at Amingaon in Kamrup district, is another landmark initiative. With a sanctioned load of 8.5 MW and an average rack capacity of 10 kW per rack, this advanced facility will support mission-critical applications for government departments, ensuring robust digital infrastructure for the region. The centre is poised to play a crucial role in driving technological advancements and modernizing services across Northeast India.
The inauguration also included the Indian Institute of Management Guwahati (IIM-G), which aims to strengthen management education and research capabilities in the North-East.
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Originally published on Times of India on 2/14/2026