Excitement grips Guwahati as Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma praises the underground rail tunnel proposal traversing the Siliguri Corridor, calling it a masterstroke for Northeast connectivity. This visionary project, he asserts, will usher in uninterrupted access for people and products to the rest of India.
On social platform X, Sarma detailed its transformative potential, crediting PM Narendra Modi for the bold conception. Long dependent on the precarious Chicken’s Neck—a mere ribbon of land—the region faces constant threats of severance.
Sarma has tirelessly flagged these issues, portraying the corridor as indispensable yet fragile for commerce and defense. He pushes for innovative fixes like tunnels to guarantee round-the-clock access amid adversities.
The tunnel’s design promises an impregnable, all-season conduit, drastically curbing exposure to nature’s fury or mishaps. It will invigorate trade volumes, tourism revenues, and factory outputs with swift, sure supply chains.
Perfectly attuned to the Act East framework and Viksit Bharat goals, it complements hefty spends on transport networks. Pundits hail it as a cornerstone for mainstreaming the Northeast economically.
Assam’s leadership foresees boundless growth avenues, extinguishing age-old infrastructure anxieties. This tunnel doesn’t just connect; it empowers the Northeast to thrive as India’s dynamic frontier.