Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to visit Assam on January 17 and 18, 2023. On the evening of January 17, he will attend “Bagurumba Dwhou 2026” at the Sarusajai Stadium in Guwahati, a cultural celebration showcasing the rich heritage of the Bodo community. The event will feature performances from over 10,000 Bodo artistes who will present the Bagurumba dance in a synchronized display. This dance, deeply rooted in nature, symbolizes blooming flowers and represents the harmony between humans and the environment, traditionally performed by young Bodo women with male musicians accompanying them. It holds significant cultural importance, embodying peace, fertility, joy, and collective harmony, and is closely linked to festivals like Bwisagu, the Bodo New Year.
On January 18 at 11 am, the Prime Minister will conduct Bhoomi Pujan for the Kaziranga Elevated Corridor Project, which is valued at over Rs 6,950 crore. This environmentally-conscious National Highway initiative spans 86 km and includes a 35 km Elevated Wildlife Corridor that traverses Kaziranga National Park, a 21 km bypass, and a 30 km expansion of the existing NH-715 from two to four lanes. The project’s objectives are to enhance regional connectivity while protecting biodiversity, facilitating the movement of wildlife, reducing human-wildlife conflicts, improving road safety, decreasing travel times and accident rates, and accommodating growing traffic. It will benefit areas in the Nagaon, Karbi Anglong, and Golaghat districts, providing crucial connectivity to Upper Assam regions, including Dibrugarh and Tinsukia.
Furthermore, during this program, Modi will inaugurate two new Amrit Bharat Express trains: the Guwahati (Kamakhya)-Rohtak Amrit Bharat Express and the Dibrugarh-Lucknow (Gomti Nagar) Amrit Bharat Express. These services aim to bolster rail connectivity between Northeast India and Northern India, ensuring safer and more efficient travel for local populations.
