Guwahati, Aug 2 (PTI) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union minister Nitin Gadkari for the approval of the multi-crore Guwahati Ring Road Project.

"Excellent news. As the Union Cabinet approves the Rs 5,729 cr Guwahati Ring Road Project; Assam places on record its deepest appreciation to Hon'ble Prime Minister Shri @narendramodi ji and Hon'ble Union Minister Shri @nitin_gadkari ji for this transformative effort," the chief minister posted on X.

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The 121-km Ring Road has immense strategic importance and 'exemplifies our commitment to decongest and sustainably expand Guwahati', he said.

As transit through North East's 'Gateway City' simplifies, it will have a multiplier effect on the region's socio-economic development, Sarma said.

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"This mega project once again underscores the utmost importance of the North East for the NDA. For us, until 2014 projects of such scale and scope were unthinkable. #ModiKiGuarantee isn't just a slogan, it is a testament to relentless effort for building a Viksit Assam," the chief minister said.

The Union Cabinet on Friday approved eight important national high-speed road corridor projects of 936 km at a total cost of Rs 50,655 crore to improve logistics efficiency, reduce congestion and enhance connectivity across the country.

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