Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to visit Assam on January 17-18, with various civil society and indigenous groups urging him to address 11 key issues. These include environmental degradation, deforestation, gaps in healthcare and education, unemployment, and the persistent challenges of floods and erosion. While the visit includes inaugurating a major infrastructure project through Kaziranga National Park and cultural events, groups emphasize the need to focus on these deep-rooted problems ahead of the 2026 Assam Assembly elections.