Current Affairs - State - Discussion

The Kumar Bhaskar Varma Setu was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the state of Assam. The six-lane extradosed PSC bridge has been constructed over the Brahmaputra River in Guwahati and provides a direct connection between Guwahati and North Guwahati. It is the first extradosed bridge in the Northeast region, marking a significant milestone in regional infrastructure development. The project is expected to improve connectivity, facilitate smoother transportation, and boost trade, tourism, and overall socio-economic integration across Northeast India.