Gadkari met the Governor of Assam discussed the infra projects.

Governor of Assam

Guwahati: Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari on Thursday met Assam Governor Jagdish Mukhi and discussed infrastructure projects to be taken up across the state.

According to a Raj Bhavan release, Gadkari apprised Miki of his ministry’s plan to use the Brahmaputra for transport and business promotion.

He also spoke about the opportunities of the river for commercial activities and harnessing its huge power generation potential.

The minister also briefed the governor about the production of ethanol and methanol from bamboo and other biomass.

There is a need to establish an international bamboo design and production center. Therefore, a plan is being developed to develop bamboo and sugarcane based industries to utilize the abundant bamboo and sugarcane resources of North-East, particularly Assam.”
He also spoke about the opportunities of the river for commercial activities and harnessing its huge power generation potential.

The minister also briefed the governor about the production of ethanol and methanol from bamboo and other biomass.

Gadkari also emphasized the need for agro-processing, especially pineapple, which has huge export potential.

The Governor apprised the Minister about his visits to the border areas and the need for greater development of border infrastructure.
Gadkari assured Mukhi that steps would be taken to strengthen infrastructure in the border areas.