Consider the following statements regarding Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Assam in September 2025 recently: During the visit, PM Narendra Modi inaugurated and laid foundation stones for infrastructure and industrial development projects worth more than Rs 18,530 crore in Assam. A commemorative coin of Rs 100 made of pure gold was released to mark the birth centenary of Bhupen Hazarika. Key projects launched include Darrang Medical College & Hospital, Guwahati Ring Road, Narengi-Kuruwa Bridge, Assam Bio-ethanol Plant, and a Polypropylene plant. Which of the above statements is/are correct ?

The correct answer is 1 and 3 only. In News PM Narendra Modi visited Assam from September 13 to 14, 2025, inaugurating and laying foundation stones of key infrastructure and industrial projects worth over Rs 18,530 crore. Key projects launched include Darrang Medical College & Hospital (Rs 570 crore), Guwahati Ring Road (Rs 4,530 crore), Narengi-Kuruwa Bridge (Rs 1,200 crore), Assam Bio-ethanol Plant (Rs 5,000 crore), and a Polypropylene plant (Rs 7,230 crore). The visit also highlighted the birth centenary of Bhupen Hazarika, with the release of the book ‘Bharat Ratna Bhupen Hazarika’ by Anuradha Sarma Borpujari and a commemorative Rs 100 coin made of pure silver. The event was attended by Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma, Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal (MoPSW), and Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri (MoPNG). Key Points PM Modi’s visit to Assam involved the inauguration and laying foundation stones for major infrastructure and industrial projects exceeding Rs 18,530 crore. The projects include significant developments in Darrang and Golaghat districts, spanning medical, road, bridge, bio-ethanol, and polypropylene sectors. The visit also commemorated the birth centenary of Bhupen Hazarika, including the release of a book and a Rs 100 silver coin. The event was attended by key political and union officials to mark the significance of these developmental and cultural milestones. Additional Information Darrang Projects Major projects include Darrang Medical College & Hospital (Rs 570 crore), Guwahati Ring Road (Rs 4,530 crore), and Narengi-Kuruwa Bridge (Rs 1,200 crore). Golaghat Projects Industrial projects include Assam Bio-ethanol Plant (Rs 5,000 crore) and Polypropylene plant (Rs 7,230 crore). Cultural Significance The visit marked the birth centenary of Bhupen Hazarika, celebrated with the release of a commemorative Rs 100 silver coin and a book titled ‘Bharat Ratna Bhupen Hazarika’. Attending Officials Attendees included Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma, Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal, and Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri.