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PM Modi inaugurates ₹3,030 crore bridge on Brahmaputra

February 14, 2026

On February 14, 2026, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Kumar Bhaskar Varma Setu, a six-lane bridge over the Brahmaputra River in Assam, at a cost of ₹3,030 crore. This bridge is notable for being the first extradosed Prestressed Concrete bridge in the Northeast and aims to enhance connectivity between Guwahati and North Guwahati. Additionally, Modi unveiled a high-tech data center for the northeastern region during his visit.

PM Modi inaugurates ₹3,030 crore bridge on Brahmaputra

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Key Highlights

Kumar Bhaskar Varma Setu is built at a cost of ₹3,030 crore.
The bridge connects Guwahati with North Guwahati.
It is the first extradosed Prestressed Concrete bridge in the Northeast.
PM Modi also inaugurated a high-tech data center for the Northeast.
Assam Governor and Chief Minister were present during the inauguration.

Assam

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PM Modi inaugurates ₹3,030 crore bridge on Brahmaputra

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