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Centre betting big on Brahmaputra as economic lifeline: Minister Sarbananda Sonowal
The Indian government is developing the Brahmaputra river into a major economic corridor. This initiative focuses on transport, trade, and tourism. Significant investments are planned for infrastructure like jetties and cargo vessels. Advanced technologies wi…
Brahmaputra emerging as economic lifeline of NE: Sarbananda Sonowal
HT Bureau GUWAHATI, May 19: The Centre on Tuesday unveiled an ambitious roadmap to transform the Brahmaputra River into a major economic and connectivity corridor for the Northeast, with plans to invest nearly ₹4,800 crore in inland waterways infrastructure o…
Centre Charts ₹4,800 Cr River Route to Revive Northeast Economy
Guwahati (Assam0, May 19: The Centre will pump ₹4,800 crore into Brahmaputra waterways over the next five years, aiming to convert the river into the Northeast’s trade and tourism backbone, Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal said Tuesday. Speaking at the Hig…