Staff Reporter
GUWAHATI, March 2: Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday said Assam has made significant progress in strengthening connectivity infrastructure, claiming that the state is “acing the connectivity game” in both speed and scale.
In a post on social media platform X, Sarma stated that since 2021, the state government has constructed an average of 13 kilometres of roads each day and five bridges every week.
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“Since 2021, we have built 13 km of roads each day and 5 bridges every week, bringing people closer and opening up opportunities for all,” the chief minister wrote.
Highlighting connectivity as a cornerstone of development, Sarma described it as the foundation of what he termed an “Atal, Avichal, Agragami Assam,” referring to a vision of a strong, stable and forward-moving state.
The chief minister has repeatedly underscored infrastructure development as a key priority of his government, with emphasis on expanding road, bridge and transport networks to improve access to remote and border areas.
Officials said that enhanced connectivity has reduced travel time and improved access to healthcare, education, markets and government services, particularly in rural and flood-prone regions.
The expansion of road networks and bridges has also contributed to boosting trade, tourism and investment.
Major initiatives in recent years include construction of new highways, strengthening of rural roads and completion of several long-pending bridge projects over the Brahmaputra and its tributaries.
The state’s connectivity drive has also been aligned with national infrastructure programmes, with the aim of positioning Assam as a gateway to the Northeast and a key component of India’s Act East policy.
Sarma reiterated that sustained investment in infrastructure would remain a priority, stating that improved connectivity is essential for inclusive growth and long-term economic transformation of the state.
