PM Modi inaugurates Rs 5.5k-crore projects in Assam, walks across new bridge over Brahmaputra
Times of India
by TIMES NEWS NETWORKFebruary 14, 2026
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated a series of high-profile projects worth over Rs 5,500 crore in Assam, marking a significant push to boost infrastructure, education, and connectivity in the region. The initiative includes a six-lane bridge over the Brahmaputra River, the second Indian Institute of Management (IIM) in the northeast, a national data center, and a fleet of electric buses. These projects, launched ahead of the Assam assembly elections, aim to enhance regional development and improve the quality of life for residents.
The highlight of the event was the inauguration of the Kumar Bhaskar Varma Setu, a six-lane extradosed bridge over the Brahmaputra in Guwahati. Costing Rs 3,030 crore and spanning 7.75 km (including approach roads), this is the first such bridge in northeast India and the third across the Brahmaputra in the city. The bridge is designed to withstand seismic activity and features advanced safety systems, reducing travel time between Guwahati and North Guwahati from 30 minutes to just seven minutes.
Modi also unveiled the temporary campus of IIM-Guwahati, the second IIM in the northeast and the 22nd in India. The permanent campus is planned at Palasbari near Guwahati, while classes will initially be held at a transit campus under the mentorship of IIM-Ahmedabad. This initiative aims to strengthen higher education and economic opportunities in the region.
Additionally, Modi inaugurated the National Data Centre (NDC) for the northeast at Amingaon, Kamrup district, which is designed to host critical government applications and serve as a disaster recovery hub. The centre’s advanced infrastructure will bolster the region's digital backbone under India’s Digital India initiative.
These projects reflect PM Modi’s focus on transforming Assam and the northeast through strategic investments in infrastructure, education, and technology. They not only address immediate connectivity and transportation needs but also position the region for long-term growth and development.
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Originally published on Times of India on 2/14/2026