PM Modi inaugurates ₹3,030 crore bridge on Brahmaputra
GS3Economy · S&T · Environment · Security· Infrastructure (energy, ports, roads, railways)· Prelims·
Why in news
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the ₹3,030-crore Kumar Bhaskar Varma Setu, a six-lane bridge connecting Guwahati and North Guwahati over the Brahmaputra River.
Background
The Kumar Bhaskar Varma Setu is the first extradosed Prestressed Concrete (PSC) bridge in the Northeast region. The project cost is ₹3,030 crore and it connects Guwahati with North Guwahati in Assam.
Facts for Prelims
- PlaceKumar Bhaskar Varma Setu connects Guwahati and North Guwahati in Assam
- FactThe bridge cost ₹3,030 crore
- S&TThe bridge is the first extradosed Prestressed Concrete (PSC) bridge in the Northeast
- SchemePM-eBus Sewa Scheme: Flagged off 225 electric buses under this scheme
For Mains
Q. Discuss how the development of specialized infrastructure like extradosed PSC bridges can enhance regional connectivity and economic integration in Northeast India.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Logistical efficiency: Reducing transit time between Guwahati and North Guwahati for trade
- Regional integration: Strengthening the 'Act East' policy through improved riverine connectivity
- Engineering innovation: Adoption of extradosed PSC technology for seismic-prone riverine terrains
Keywords: Regional Connectivity · Infrastructure Development · Extradosed Bridge · Logistics Efficiency · Act East Policy
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