Prime Minister Narendra Modi has arrived in Assam for a two-day visit. Today, Sunday, marks the second day of his visit to Assam. PM Modi will lay the foundation stone for the Kaziranga Elevated Corridor, a project costing ₹6,957 crore. Once completed, this elevated corridor will significantly improve connectivity in the region. This will boost tourism in Kaziranga National Park and open up new avenues for trade and industrial development. It will also create employment opportunities for young people and generate new prospects. This will lead to substantial economic progress in the region. It’s worth noting that this is PM Modi’s second visit to the northeastern state in less than a month.
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In a post on X, PM Modi said, “I am very much looking forward to participating in the foundation stone laying ceremony for several important development projects in Kaliabor, Assam today, including the 35-kilometer-long elevated corridor over Kaziranga. This will greatly help in protecting animals, especially during the monsoon season. During the program, Amrit Bharat trains will also be flagged off, which will improve connectivity for the people of Assam.”
Elevated Corridor being built at a cost of ₹6,950 crore
PM Modi will lay the foundation stone for the Kaziranga Elevated Corridor project (4-laning of the Kaliabor-Numaligarh section of National Highway-715), which will cost over ₹6,950 crore. The 86-kilometer-long Kaziranga Elevated Corridor project is an environmentally friendly national highway project. It will include a 35-kilometer elevated wildlife corridor passing through Kaziranga National Park, along with a 21-kilometer bypass section and the upgrading of 30 kilometers of the existing National Highway-715 from two lanes to four lanes. The project aims to protect the park’s rich biodiversity and improve regional connectivity.
Looking forward to being in Kaliabor, Assam today for the Bhoomi Poojan of key development works, including the 35 km elevated corridor across Kaziranga. This will go a long way in safeguarding animals, particularly in the monsoon season. During the programme, Amrit Bharat trains… pic.twitter.com/bd8X4MTEfI
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) January 18, 2026
Improved Connectivity
This project will pass through Nagaon, Karbi Anglong, and Golaghat districts and will improve connectivity to Upper Assam, especially Dibrugarh and Tinsukia. This elevated wildlife corridor will ensure the uninterrupted movement of animals and reduce human-wildlife conflict. It will also improve road safety and reduce travel time and accidents. This will facilitate both passenger and freight traffic. Under the project, bypasses will be developed at Jakhalabandha and Bokakhat, which will help in decongesting the towns, improving urban mobility, and enhancing the quality of life for local residents.
Two Amrit Bharat Trains to be Flagged Off
During the program, the Prime Minister will flag off two new Amrit Bharat Express trains: the Guwahati (Kamakhya)-Rohtak Amrit Bharat Express and the Dibrugarh-Lucknow (Gomti Nagar) Amrit Bharat Express. These new train services will strengthen rail connectivity between the Northeast and North India, enabling safer and more convenient travel.
