PM Modi launches Rs 6,957 cr Kaziranga elevated corridor; flags off two Amrit Bharat trains in Assam

PM Modi inspects during the 'Bhoomi Pujan' ceremony of the Kaziranga Elevated Corridor Project, in Kaliabor, Assam.

• PM Modi laid foundation for Rs 6,957-cr Kaziranga Elevated Corridor in Assam
• Kaziranga Corridor aims to protect wildlife and boost eco-tourism
• Two Amrit Bharat Express trains flagged off to improve Assam's rail connectivity

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Sunday, laid the foundation stone for the Rs 6,957-crore Kaziranga Elevated Corridor and virtually flagged off two Amrit Bharat Express trains during a programme in Assam’s Nagaon district.

PM Modi, who reached Kaliabor from Guwahati in the final leg of his two-day visit to the state, performed the bhoomi poojan for the ambitious infrastructure project and reviewed a model of the proposed corridor.

An official said the Kaziranga Elevated Corridor is aimed at facilitating safe movement of wildlife across the Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve, reducing road accidents on National Highway-715, and boosting eco-tourism, while also generating employment opportunities for local communities.

Speaking at the launch of development works in Kaliabor aimed at improving Assam’s connectivity and protecting the region’s biodiversity. https://t.co/lZcydC0SLn

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) January 18, 2026

The project is part of the four-laning of the Kaliabor–Numaligarh stretch of NH-715 and includes around 34.45 km of elevated, wildlife-friendly corridors, along with bypasses at Jakhalabandha and Bokakhat.

The Prime Minister also virtually flagged off two Amrit Bharat Express trains, the Dibrugarh–Gomti Nagar (Lucknow) and Kamakhya–Rohtak services, which are expected to significantly improve long-distance rail connectivity between Assam and several states, including West Bengal, Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Delhi and Haryana. The trains will also reduce travel time and offer modern passenger amenities, the official said.

Earlier, in a post on X, PM Modi said he was looking forward to the bhoomi poojan of key development projects in Kaliabor. “This will go a long way in safeguarding animals, particularly during the monsoon season,” he said, referring to the elevated corridor across Kaziranga.

Looking forward to being in Kaliabor, Assam today for the Bhoomi Poojan of key development works, including the 35 km elevated corridor across Kaziranga. This will go a long way in safeguarding animals, particularly in the monsoon season. During the programme, Amrit Bharat trains… pic.twitter.com/bd8X4MTEfI — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) January 18, 2026

He added that the launch of Amrit Bharat trains would further improve connectivity for the people of Assam.