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PM Modi Pays Tribute to Martyrs
Prime Minister Modi visited the
Martyrs’ Memorial area in Boragaon
to pay tribute to the martyrs of the
historic Assam Movement. This
was a six-year-long mass movement
Bhoomipujan of the new brownfield that symbolised the collective
Ammonia-Urea Fertiliser Project resolve for a foreigner-free Assam
and the protection of the state’s
n Prime Minister Modi laid the foundation stone for identity. Describing the moments
the new brownfield ammonia-urea fertiliser project spent at the Martyrs’ Memorial as
at the existing premises of Brahmaputra Valley an emotional experience, PM Modi
Fertiliser Corporation Ltd in Namrup, Dibrugarh said that we remain firm in our
district, Assam. commitment to working tirelessly
for the progress, prosperity, and
n Furthering the prime minister’s vision of farmers’ cultural glory of Assam.
welfare, the project, with an estimated investment
of over Rs. 10,600 crore, will meet fertiliser Government Stands Firmly with
requirements of Assam and neighbouring states. Farmers from Seed to Market

n It will reduce import dependence, generate n In 2014, the country produced only 225 lakh metric
substantial employment and accelerate regional tonnes of urea. In the last 11 years, production has
economic development. It stands as a cornerstone increased to approximately 306 lakh metric tonnes.
of industrial revival and farmer welfare. n Farmers get a bag of urea for only Rs. 300. The
Government of India pays approximately Rs. 3,000 for
that one bag.

My connection with the land of Assam, n About 4 lakh crore has been transferred to farmers under
the PM Kisan Samman Nidhi scheme.
the love and affection of its people, and n In 2025, two new schemes worth Rs. 35,000 crore, PM
especially the warmth of my mothers and Dhan Dhanya Krishi Yojana and Dalhan Aatmanirbharta
sisters of Assam constantly inspire me and Mission, were launched.
strengthen our resolve for the development n Through Kisan Credit Cards, farmers received assistance
of the Northeast. worth more than 10 lakh crore rupees in the year 2025.
n A mission related to edible oils, including palm oil, was
Narendra Modi, Prime Minister also launched, with special focus on the Northeast region.

this, we must work together to realise our dreams. We Assam strategically more powerful. There has also
must prioritise the development of Assam. I am confi- been a revolutionary change in railway connectivity.
dent that our collective efforts will take Assam to new The commissioning of the Bogibeel Bridge has reduced
heights. We will fulfil the dream of a developed India. the distance between Upper Assam and the rest of the
country. The Vande Bharat Express running from Guwa-
NEW MOMENTUM FOR ASSAM'S hati to New Jalpaiguri has reduced travel time. Assam is
DEVELOPMENT also benefiting from the development of waterways in
The bridges built over the Brahmaputra River have given the country. Cargo traffic has increased by 140%. This
new strength and confidence to Assam's connectivity. In is proof that the Brahmaputra is not just a river but a
the 6-7 decades after independence, only three major stream of economic power. The first ship repair facility
bridges were built there, but in the last decade, four is being developed in Pandu, and there is enthusiasm
new mega bridges have been completed. Besides these, for the Ganga Vilas cruise, which runs from Varanasi to
several historic projects are taking shape. The longest Dibrugarh. This has placed the Northeast on the global
bridges, such as Bogibeel and Dhola-Sadiya, have made cruise tourism map. n

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