Kumar Bhaskar Varma Setu: Assam's New Bridge Unveiled, Connecting History to Future

• PM Modi inaugurates 1.24 km Kumar Bhaskar Varma Setu on Brahmaputra, part of 8.4 km corridor, built at ₹3300 crore.
• The bridge significantly reduces travel time between Guwahati and North Guwahati from 45-60 minutes to 7-10 minutes.
• Named after Kumar Bhaskar Varma, a 7th-century 'invincible' Kamarupa king known for his political, economic, and international influence.
• Hwen Tsang's travelogue described Kamarupa under Varma as prosperous in agriculture, education, and culture.
• The project, funded by New Development Bank, provides all-weather connectivity, easing traffic and boosting regional development.