| PM Modi Inaugurates ₹9,000 Cr Projects In Mizoram, Flags Off First Rail Line
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi today virtually laid the foundation stone and inaugurated various development projects worth over nine thousand crore rupees at Aizawl, Mizoram. These projects are related to multiple sectors, including Railways, Roadways, Energy, and Sports, among others. Mr Modi inaugurated the Bairabi-Sairang New Rail line, worth over eight thousand crore rupees, connecting the capital of Mizoram to the Indian Railways network for the first time.
The direct rail connectivity between Mizoram and the rest of the country will offer the people of the region safe, efficient, and cost-effective travel options. Speaking on the occasion, Mr Modi said, Today is a historic day for the nation, particularly for the people of Mizoram.
Prime Minister Modi said that India is the fastest-growing major economy in the world, and the North East is becoming the growth engine of the country. Mr Modi highlighted that Mizoram has a major role in both the Act East Policy and the emerging North East Economic Corridor.
Prime Minister Modi underlined that the government is consistently taking steps to boost ease of Living and ease of Doing Business. He said the next-generation GST reforms have recently been introduced, and it means lower taxes on many products, making life easier for families. Mr Modi recalled that before 2014, even daily essentials such as toothpaste, soap, and oil were taxed at 27 per cent and today, only five per cent GST is applicable on these items. He said India’s economy has recorded a growth of 7.8 per cent in the first quarter of 2025-26.
On the occasion, Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said the Bairabi-Sairang new railway line was a very challenging project involving 45 tunnels and 55 major bridges. He said the line will now connect Mizoram to Guwahati, Kolkata, Delhi and many other places.
Earlier, Prime Minister Modi also flagged off three new express trains, Sairang -Delhi Rajdhani Express, Sairang-Guwahati Express and Sairang-Kolkata Express on this occasion. Mr Modi also laid the foundation stone of the Chhimtuipui River Bridge on the Lawngtlai-Siaha Road. Our correspondent reports that this will provide all-weather connectivity and reduce travel time by two hours. At airport he was welcome by Mizoram Governor General (Retd) V.k.Singh.
(updated on 13th sept 2025)
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