Guwahati, Apr 12 (KNN) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday will lay foundation stone, inaugurate and dedicate to the nation projects worth around Rs 14,300 crore in Assam.

During a day-long visit to the state, the prime minister will first dedicate AIIMS Guwahati and three other Medical colleges to the Nation. 

He will also lay the foundation stone of Assam Advanced Health Care Innovation Institute (AAHII) and launch ‘Aapke Dwar Ayushman’ campaign by distributing Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY) cards to eligible beneficiaries. 

He will then attend the programme marking the platinum Jubilee Celebrations of Guwahati High Court at Srimanta Sankardev Kalakshetra.

Later in the evening, PM Modi will preside over a public function, where he will witness a colourful Bihu programme performed by more than ten thousand performers/ Bihu dancers.

During the programme, Prime Minister will also lay the foundation stone and dedicate to the Nation various development projects including commissioning of a 500 TPD Menthol Plant in Namrup;  laying of foundation stone of bridge on Brahmaputra River connecting Palashbari and Sualkuchi; foundation stone laying for beautification of Rang Ghar, Sivasagar; and dedicate five railway projects to the Nation.

The railway projects being inaugurated include Digaru - Lumding section; Gauripur - Abhayapuri Section; Doubling of New Bongaigaon - Dhup Dhara section; Electrification of Raninagar Jalpaiguri - Guwahati section; Electrification of Senchoa - Silghat Town and Senchoa - Mairabari section.

The event would feature more than 10,000 performers/Bihu Artists in a single venue, and would attempt a New Guinness World Record in the category of largest Bihu dance performance in the world in a single venue.

 It will feature artists from across the 31 districts of the state.  (KNN Bureau)