Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday highlighted the transformative impact of the state government’s ambitious Asom Mala road infrastructure programme, stating that Assam has transitioned from slow and fragile connectivity to world-class highways and seamless transport corridors, opening up new opportunities for growth and development.
In a post on social media platform X, the Chief Minister said that under the Asom Mala initiative, Assam’s road network has undergone a significant upgrade, enabling faster travel, smoother logistics, and stronger inter-district and inter-state connectivity.
“From slow, shaky roads and weak logistics to world-class highways and seamless corridors, Assam’s infrastructure has truly levelled up under Asom Mala,” CM Sarma wrote.
The Asom Mala scheme, launched by the Assam government as a state-level road development programme, aims to upgrade, widen, and modernise key state highways and major district roads across the state.
Modelled on the Centre’s Bharatmala scheme, the initiative focuses on improving road quality, reducing travel time, and enhancing connectivity to economic hubs, border areas, and remote regions.
Officials said the programme prioritises strategic corridors linking industrial clusters, agricultural belts, tourism destinations, and border districts, while also strengthening connectivity between rural and urban areas.
Several stretches under Asom Mala have been upgraded into high-speed corridors, equipped with improved safety features, better drainage systems, and durable road surfaces suited to Assam’s challenging terrain and climatic conditions.
The Chief Minister noted that improved road infrastructure is playing a crucial role in boosting economic activity by facilitating smoother movement of goods and people. Faster connectivity has helped reduce logistics costs for industries, improved market access for farmers and small businesses, and enhanced emergency response and public service delivery.
The Asom Mala initiative is also aligned with the government’s broader vision of making Assam a connectivity hub for the Northeast under the Act East Policy. By strengthening road links within the state and with neighbouring states, the programme is expected to support trade, tourism, and investment flows across the region.
CM Sarma said that stronger connectivity is laying the foundation for inclusive growth, ensuring that development reaches all sections of society.
With multiple projects at various stages of implementation, the Asom Mala scheme is emerging as a key pillar of Assam’s infrastructure-led growth strategy, transforming mobility and unlocking new opportunities for the state’s future.
–IANS
