GUWAHATI: The foundation stone for the construction of Tourist-cum-Cargo IWT Terminal on NW 2 (Brahmaputra) at Bogibeel in Dibrugarh was laid on July 4.
This was announced by the Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal on Twitter.
With an investment of ₹46.6 crore, the terminal aims to significantly boost trade and tourism in the Northeast region.
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The completion of this project is slated for February 2024.
The Assam Chief Minister shared the tweet and highlighted that the Inland Water Terminal would play a crucial role in reestablishing Dibrugarh as a key maritime centre in the North East.
Moreover, this development is expected to greatly enhance the region's tourism and economic potential.