Inauguration of Riverine Terminal in Guwahati

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman inaugurated India's first riverine terminal on the Brahmaputra in Guwahati, known as the Gateway of Guwahati Terminal and Jetty.

Key Features of the Terminal

• The terminal was constructed at a cost of Rs 304.95 crore by the Assam Inland Water Transport Development Society.
• Facilities include: 
  • A terminal building with an integrated command and control center.
  • An observatory lounge.
  • A sewage treatment plant.
  • Advanced fire safety systems.

This terminal is expected to become a vital multimodal hub, enhancing connectivity, promoting tourism, and strengthening water-based urban mobility in Guwahati.

Sitharaman highlighted that the terminal exemplifies Assam's progressive vision, enhancing river-based transport, tourism, and economic opportunities.

Inauguration of Brahmaputra Riverfront

Part of the Guwahati Smart City project, the Brahmaputra Riverfront, also inaugurated by Sitharaman, spans a 1.2-kilometre stretch of the riverbank.

• Features include: 
  • A boulevard and landscaped gardens.
  • Cycling tracks and children's play areas.
  • Health parks and commercial zones.

Visit to TATA Outsourced Semiconductor Assembly and Test Project

Sitharaman visited the site of the upcoming TATA project at Jagiroad in Morigaon district, where she interacted with students, start-up founders, and entrepreneurs.

She emphasized the economic opportunities arising from industrial units, encouraging youth entrepreneurship to drive economic development.