GUWAHATI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s upcoming two-day visit to Assam promises to be more than just diplomatic engagements and official ceremonies.
Scheduled for March 8, the Prime Minister’s itinerary includes a stay at the renowned Kaziranga National Park, where he will partake in a jungle safari.
Arriving at Kaziranga on the evening of March 8, Modi will spend the night within the sanctuary’s lush embrace.
The following morning, amidst the waking whispers of the wilderness, he will embark on a safari, venturing into the heart of Kaziranga’s pristine habitat.
Assam’s Forest and Environment Minister, Chandra Mohan Patowary, has been precisely arranging the logistics for Modi’s visit.
During a recent visit to Kaziranga, Patowary convened with senior officials to finalise arrangements, ensuring that the Prime Minister’s foray into the wild is seamless and memorable.
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Both jeep and elephant safaris have been arranged, offering the Prime Minister an immersive experience amidst the park’s lush landscapes.
This excursion holds special significance as Kaziranga commemorates its golden jubilee as a national park this year.
Established in February 1974, Kaziranga has stood as a bastion of conservation, safeguarding the region’s unique flora and fauna for generations to come.
But Modi’s itinerary doesn’t end with wildlife encounters. On March 9, the Prime Minister will journey to Jorhat, where he will unveil a towering bronze statue of the legendary Ahom general, Lachit Barphukan.
Additionally, Modi is slated to lay the foundation stone of the Sivasagar Medical College and participate in a house-warming ceremony for homes constructed under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana.
The day culminates with a public address at Meleng Meteli Pothar in Jorhat.
Post the programme, The Prime Minister is expected to travel to Arunachal Pradesh to inaugurate the strategic Sela Tunnel in West Kameng district.
Earlier on February 26, Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein, while addressing the Nyokum Yullo celebrations in New Pitapool, Yachuli Circle, had announced the Prime Minister’s visit.
Mein also added that once opened, the tunnel will be the world’s longest bi-lane tunnel at 13,000 feet elevation.
