Question 1571
Which Union Minister recently inaugurated the first-of-its-kind "Gateway of Guwahati Terminal and Jetty" on the Brahmaputra River in Assam, a Rs 304.95 crore floating multimodal infrastructure project developed by the Assam Inland Water Transport Development Society featuring an integrated command centre, observatory lounge, sewage treatment, and advanced fire safety systems to boost river connectivity, tourism, and urban mobility, alongside the launch of the 1.2-km Brahmaputra Riverfront under the Guwahati Smart City initiative complete with boulevards, gardens, cycling tracks, play areas, health parks, and commercial spaces?
Answer
Nirmala Sitharaman
Why?
The correct answer is Nirmala Sitharaman. In News Union Minister of Finance Nirmala Sitharaman has inaugurated a first-of-its-kind "Gateway of Guwahati Terminal and Jetty" on the Brahmaputra River in Guwahati, Assam. Key Points The terminal is a functional floating terminal constructed at Rs 304.95 crore by the Assam Inland Water Transport Development Society, including terminal building, integrated command centre, observatory lounge, sewage treatment plant, and fire safety systems. Once operational, it will serve as a vital multimodal hub enhancing connectivity, promoting tourism, and strengthening water-based urban mobility in Guwahati. The Union Minister also inaugurated the 'Brahmaputra Riverfront' in Guwahati, part of the Guwahati Smart City project, featuring boulevard, gardens, cycling tracks, play areas, health parks, and commercial zones over 1.2 km. Assam: Capital – Dispur | CM – Himanta Biswa Sarma | Governor – Lakshman Prasad Acharya. Additional Information Gateway of Guwahati Terminal First-of-its-kind floating terminal on Brahmaputra for multimodal connectivity. Brahmaputra Riverfront 1.2-km promenade under Guwahati Smart City with recreational and commercial features. Assam Inland Water Transport Development Society constructed the Rs 304.95 crore terminal project. Nirmala Sitharaman Union Minister of Finance who inaugurated both Guwahati projects.
