MALIGAON, March 10 -- For decades, the railway story of Assam and the Northeast was marked by limited connectivity and slow progress. Difficult geographical conditions, limited investment, and incomplete projects remained major obstacles to the region's development. However, this situation is now changing rapidly. Under the visionary leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Assam and the entire Northeast have emerged as a key focus of India's railway transformation, opening new avenues of modern connectivity, safety, and economic opportunities.
The most visible sign of this transformation can be seen in the railway budget allocation. During 2009-14, the average annual railway budget allocation for Assam and the Northeast was around Rs. ...