In order to improve connectivity and water transportation in Assam, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate a series of infrastructure projects in the state on Thursday, including the Ro-Pax vessel operations between Neamati-Majuli Island, North Guwahati-South Guwahati, and Dhubri-Hatsingimari.
The inauguration is part of the launch of Mahabahu-Brahmaputra. The program will also include laying the foundation stone of the Dhubri Phulbari bridge and perform Bhumi Pujan for the construction of the Majuli bridge. The Ministry of Shipping has launched a roll-on-roll-off cum passenger ferry service called Ro-Pax. It is a water transport service project.
The Ro-Pax operation between Neamati and Majuli will reduce the total distance of 420 km that is currently being traveled by vehicles to only 12 km, resulting in a substantial impact on the logistics of small-scale industries of the region. The Ro-Pax ferry services cut travel time by providing connectivity between banks. Vessels namely, MV Rani Gaidinliu and MV Sachin Dev Burman, shall become operational.