PM Modi Boosts Assam Infra: Emergency Landing Facility & Rs 3,000-Cr Bridge Inaugurated

• PM Modi inaugurated Northeast's first Emergency Landing Facility (ELF) in Moran, Assam, with a C-130J aircraft making the first landing.
• The Rs 100-crore, 4.2 km ELF is crucial for disaster response, enabling faster deployment of rescue teams.
• PM Modi also inaugurated the Rs 3,000-crore Kumar Bhaskar Varma Setu across the Brahmaputra in Guwahati.
• The 1.24-km bridge connects Guwahati with North Guwahati, improving regional connectivity and easing traffic.
• Built in challenging riverine conditions, the bridge uses an extradosed design for strength, durability, and faster construction.