Union Minister Sonowal Lays Foundation for India's First Inland River Lighthouses in Assam

Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal laid foundation stones for India's first inland river lighthouses along the Brahmaputra in Assam, at four strategic sites: Bogibeel, Pandu, Silghat, and Biswanath Ghat. The Rs 84 crore project includes 20-metre solar-powered lighthouses with a 14 nautical mile range, complemented by museums and public amenities. This initiative aims to enhance navigation on National Waterway-2, supporting a 53% surge in cargo movement and promoting freight, passenger, and tourism activities in the region.