India, Nov. 7 -- Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday inaugurated two major projects in Assam, the Brahmaputra Riverfront Sati Radhika Shaanti Udyan and the Gateway of Guwahati (Terminal & Jetty), completed at a total cost of Rs 632 crore.

The inauguration, held along the picturesque banks of the Brahmaputra, was attended by Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, who called the initiatives a significant step in strengthening Guwahati's connection with its iconic river.

The Gateway of Guwahati, built at MG Road at a cost of Rs 305 crore, represents a new chapter in riverine passenger transport for the Northeast. It is the region's first all-weather floating terminal, capable of berthing four catamaran vessels, each accommodat...