Centre's nod for country's first underwater road-cum-rail tunnel in Assam historic milestone: CM
GS3Economy · S&T · Environment · Security· Infrastructure (energy, ports, roads, railways)· Prelims + Mains·
Why in news
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs approved India's first twin-tube underwater road-cum-rail tunnel between Gohpur and Numaligarh in Assam.
Background
The project involves a 33.7 km corridor featuring a 15.79 km tunnel under the Brahmaputra River. It is estimated to cost ₹18,662 crore and reduce travel time by 95%.
Facts for Prelims
- PlaceGohpur and Numaligarh are locations in Assam for the proposed tunnel project
- FactThe tunnel length under the Brahmaputra River is 15.79 km
- FactThe total project cost is ₹18,662 crore
- FactThe project is India's first twin-tube underwater road-cum-rail tunnel
For Mains
Q. Discuss how large-scale infrastructure projects like underwater tunnels can catalyze regional economic development and logistical efficiency in Northeast India.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Logistical efficiency: Reduction in travel time by 95% to enhance freight movement
- Regional connectivity: Integration of industrial hubs in Assam with broader trade routes
- Engineering complexity: Technical challenges of constructing twin-tube tunnels under riverine environments
Keywords: multimodal connectivity · logistical efficiency · regional integration · infrastructure development · economic corridor
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