Question 4779

On 15 April 2023, where did Prime Minister Narendra Modi lay the foundation stone of a bridge connecting Palashbari and Sualkuchi?

Answer

Assam

Why?

​​The correct answer is Assam. In News Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone and dedicated to the nation various projects worth more than Rs.10,900 crores at Sarusajai Stadium in Guwahati, Assam on 15 April 2023. Key Points The projects include laying the foundation stone of a bridge connecting Palashbari and Sualkuchi on the Brahmaputra river, a project for the beautification of Rang Ghar in Sivasagar , etc. Rang Ghar located in Sivasagar is one of the most iconic structures to depict the Ahom cultures and traditions. It was built by the Ahom King, Swargadeo Pramatta Singha in the 18th Century. The Prime Minister also witnessed a colourful Bihu programme performed by more than ten thousand Bihu dancers. He also commissioned a 500 TPD Methanol plant at Namrup in Dibrugarh . He inaugurated five railway projects including the doubling and electrification of various sections in the region. The railway projects being inaugurated include: Digaru - Lumding section Gauripur - Abhayapuri Section Doubling of New Bongaigaon - Dhup Dhara section Electrification of Raninagar Jalpaiguri - Guwahati section Electrification of Senchoa - Silghat Town and Senchoa - Mairabari section.