NB Explains | PM Modi calls 'Maa Kamakhya Corridor a landmark initiative'

Prime Minister Narendra Modi through a recent tweet expressed hope that similar to the Kashi Vishwanath Dham and Mahakal Mahalok corridor, Maa Kamakhya corridor will also be a landmark initiative. In a tweet, Chief Minister of Assam Himanta Biswa Sarma shared a glimpse of how the renovated Maa Kamakhya corridor will look like in the near future.

 

 

 

 

Responding to the tweet by Assam CM, the Prime Minister tweeted; “I am sure Maa Kamakhya corridor will be a landmark initiative. Kashi Vishwanath Dham and Shree Mahakal Mahalok have been transformative as far as the spiritual experience is concerned. Equally important is the fact that tourism is enhanced and the local economy gets a boost.”

 

 

 

 

The Maa Kamakhya corridor refers to a proposed project in the Indian state of Assam that aims to develop infrastructure and tourism facilities around the Kamakhya Temple complex in Guwahati. The Kamakhya Temple is a prominent Hindu temple dedicated to the goddess Kamakhya, located on the Nilachal Hill in Guwahati.

 

 

 

 

 

The proposed Maa Kamakhya corridor project is aimed at improving the pilgrimage experience for bhakts visiting the Kamakhya Temple, as well as promoting tourism in the region. The project includes construction of a new road, a ropeway, a food park, a helipad, and other infrastructure facilities.

 

The project is expected to boost tourism in the region and create employment opportunities for the local population. However, the project has also faced criticism from some quarters for its potential impact on the ecology of the Nilachal Hill and the surrounding areas.

 

 

 

 

The Maa Kamakhya corridor project is primarily aimed at developing infrastructure and tourism facilities around the Kamakhya Temple complex in Guwahati, and it is not directly related to Indian security. However, as the Kamakhya Temple is a popular pilgrimage site and a major tourist attraction, security is an important aspect that needs to be taken into consideration while planning and implementing the project. The local authorities and the government of Assam are responsible for ensuring the safety and security of the visitors to the Kamakhya Temple complex.

 

In addition to security measures around the Kamakhya Temple complex, the Indian government is also taking steps to strengthen security in the Northeast region of the country, which includes Assam. The government has taken measures such as strengthening the presence of security forces, improving border infrastructure, and increasing surveillance to prevent cross-border infiltration and insurgency in the region.

 

 

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