Chief Minister Lays Foundation for State’s Second Ropeway, Inaugurates Vehicle Testing Station in Biswanath
Why in News?
- Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has laid the foundation for the state’s second ropeway and inaugurated a state-of-the-art vehicle testing station in Biswanath. These projects aim to boost tourism and improve road safety infrastructure in the region.
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Foundation of Second Ropeway: The Chief Minister laid the foundation stone for Assam’s second ropeway, which will connect Biswanath Ghat to Umatumuni River Island. This initiative aims to boost tourism by providing a unique transportation link to the river island.
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Inauguration of Vehicle Testing Station: Sarma inaugurated Southeast Asia’s first automated vehicle fitness testing station in Biswanath. Constructed at a cost of ₹11.50 crore, the facility can evaluate up to 300 vehicles daily, serving the districts of Biswanath, Lakhimpur, and Sonitpur.
