Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on November 28 said that the construction of the Jorhat-Majuli bridge over the Brahmaputra River is anticipated to be inaugurated by April 2026.
Construction Of Jorhat-Majuli Bridge To Be Inaugurated By April 2026
CM Sarma reported that 20% of the bridge construction has been completed to date, expressing confidence that they aim to achieve 35% completion before the onset of the rainy season.
During his inspection of the construction site connecting Jorhat to Majuli, CM Sarma emphasized the significance of the bridge in enhancing communication between the two districts and boosting tourist influx in Xatra Nagari, Majuli.
Addressing the issue of women empowerment, he highlighted the government’s commitment to empowering Nari Shakti. In the last 2.5 years, nearly Rs 2,100 crore has been invested to support 11 lakh women entrepreneurs in becoming credit-worthy under the flagship scheme, AMFIRS, shared CM Sarma.
