The central government has allocated substantial funds for these initiatives, including Rs 188.95 crore for a ropeway project in Madhya Pradesh, Rs 699.19 crore for road upgrades in Gujarat, Rs 421.15 crore for a bypass in Assam, and Rs 576.22 crore for road expansion in Karnataka.

The PM unveiled the projects at a programme in Siliguri, the region’s largest city, during his third visit to the state this month. Governor CV Ananda Bose was among those present at the programme.