Transforming Bodoland: A New Era of Connectivity

Pramod Boro, Chief of the Bodoland Territorial Council, highlighted the potential impact of connecting Assam's Kokrajhar with Bhutan's Gelephu. The proposed rail and road links are expected to boost the region's economy and secure peace, as discussed at the Advantage Assam 2.0 Summit.

Bodoland Territorial Council Chief Pramod Boro has announced promising developments for Kokrajhar, as plans to connect the town with Bhutan's Gelephu are set to transform the region.

Speaking at the Advantage Assam 2.0 Investment and Infrastructure Summit 2025, Boro emphasized the project's potential to bring lasting peace and economic growth, inspired by Bhutan's peaceful landscape. He revealed ongoing surveys for a new rail link and plans for an all-weather road between the towns, aiming to permanently reshape the Bodoland Territorial Region.

The initiative is expected to boost local economies and promote tourism, setting the stage for announcements of further regional developments at the summit.

(With inputs from agencies.)