Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal made headlines in Dibrugarh by launching three pivotal inland waterway developments on the Brahmaputra’s National Waterway-2. The Friday event spotlights PM Modi’s blueprint for progress that cherishes heritage amid fast-track infrastructure.
Spotlight projects: Bogibeel and Dhubri Customs-Immigration complexes, plus Dibrugarh’s IWAI Heritage Building overhaul. They’re set to redefine regional transport dynamics.
In his keynote, Sonowal lauded the PM’s approach: ‘Modi’s dynamic leadership guides us to nurture development alongside our heritage, roots, and culture. The Brahmaputra embodies our lifeline, past, and destiny.’
Bogibeel’s multifunctional hub integrates customs, immigration, IWAI admin, with lounges for arrivals/departures, cargo bays, offices, amenities, and security tech. It targets operational boosts on NW-2 and smoother India-Bangladesh trade routes.
Dhubri’s facility ramps up inspections in western Assam, fostering waterway-based trade and positioning the area as a vital link for Bangladesh-Bhutan exchanges.
The Dibrugarh Heritage Building, restored with architectural finesse and modern upgrades, supports IWAI functions, river tourism, and cultural preservation.
These initiatives will fortify supply chains, enhance mobility, and spawn opportunities in commerce and leisure. As Northeast India taps its riverine potential, economic tides are turning, rooted in sustainable growth.