Why Assam?

• Road and Rail Network
  • 4,077 km of National Highways connecting key regions across the state.
  • 2,571 km of rail network ensuring seamless connectivity within Assam and to other parts of India.
• Waterways and Inland Transport
  • Assam hosts 11 of India’s 31 National Waterways, enhancing trade and transport.
  • National Waterway 2 (NW-2) – Crucial for cargo and passenger movement along the Brahmaputra River.
  • National Waterway 16 (NW-16) – Strengthening connectivity in the Barak River region.
• Border Trade and Customs Infrastructure
  • Sutarkandi (ICP) – Integrated Check Post facilitating trade with Bangladesh.
  • Darranga (ICP) – Boosts cross-border trade and connectivity with Bhutan.
  • 3 Land Custom Stations (LCS) supporting efficient import and export activities.
• Strategic Infrastructure Projects
  • Floating Terminals are being constructed on NW-2 and NW-16 enhancing riverine logistics and passenger transport.
  • India’s 1st Multi-Modal Logistics Park is under construction at Jogighopa, Assam, set to transform logistics, warehousing, and cargo movement, positioning Assam as a logistics hub for the Northeast.
• Policy Support
  • The Assam Logistics & Warehousing Policy aims to promote diverse PPP models to engage private sector in developing world-class logistics infrastructure, fostering the growth of modern service providers that implement advanced transport management systems and cutting-edge logistics concepts in the State.