**Executive Summary**
This document announces Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Assam on January 17-18, 2026. The visit includes participation in a cultural event on January 17th, and on January 18th, the performance of Bhoomi Pujan for the Kaziranga Elevated Corridor Project and the flagging off of two new Amrit Bharat Express trains. The announcement was posted on January 16, 2026.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Visit Overview:**
* Prime Minister Modi will visit Assam on January 17-18, 2026.
* **Cultural Event (January 17th):**
* The Prime Minister will participate in "Bagurumba Dwhou 2026," a cultural event celebrating the heritage of the Bodo community at Sarusajai Stadium, Guwahati, at approximately 6 PM.
* The event will feature over 10,000 artists from the Bodo community performing the Bagurumba dance.
* **Kaziranga Elevated Corridor Project (January 18th):**
* The Prime Minister will perform Bhoomi Pujan for the Kaziranga Elevated Corridor Project, valued at over ₹6,950 Crore in Kaliabor, at approximately 11 AM.
* The project aims to ensure uninterrupted animal movement, reduce human-wildlife conflict, and enhance regional connectivity.
* The project is an 86 km long environmentally conscious National Highway project, featuring 35 km of Elevated Wildlife Corridor passing through Kaziranga National Park.
* **New Amrit Bharat Express Trains (January 18th):**
* The Prime Minister will flag off two new Amrit Bharat Express trains: Guwahati (Kamakhya)-Rohtak and Dibrugarh-Lucknow (Gomti Nagar).
* The new trains will strengthen rail connectivity between Northeast and Northern India.
**Impact Analysis**
**Bodo Community**
* **Impact:** Recognition and celebration of their cultural heritage through the "Bagurumba Dwhou 2026" event.
* **Action Required:** Participation in the cultural event with over 10,000 artists.
**Residents of Assam (Particularly Nagaon, Karbi Anglong, and Golaghat districts)**
* **Impact:** Improved regional connectivity, reduced human-wildlife conflict, enhanced road safety, and decongestion of towns due to the Kaziranga Elevated Corridor Project. Safer and more convenient travel due to the new express trains.
* **Action Required:** None explicitly mentioned.
**Travelers between Northeast and Northern India**
* **Impact:** Safer and more convenient travel options through the new Amrit Bharat Express trains.
* **Action Required:** Utilize the new train services for travel.
**Wildlife in Kaziranga National Park**
* **Impact:** Uninterrupted movement and reduced human-wildlife conflict due to the elevated corridor.
* **Action Required:** No direct action required, but the project is designed to benefit them.
Key Entities Referenced
Kaziranga Elevated Corridor Project: A project worth ₹6,950 Crore in Kaliabor designed to improve regional connectivity and reduce human-wildlife conflict through an elevated corridor and bypasses.
Amrit Bharat Express: New train services between Guwahati-Rohtak and Dibrugarh-Lucknow to strengthen rail connectivity between Northeast and Northern India.
Assam: The state where the Prime Minister is visiting and where the Kaziranga Elevated Corridor Project and 'Bagurumba Dwhou 2026' event are located.
Bagurumba Dwhou 2026: A cultural event celebrating the heritage of the Bodo community in Guwahati.
Prime Minister's Office
PM to visit Assam on 17-18 January
PM to participate in “Bagurumba Dwhou 2026”, a historic
cultural event celebrating the rich heritage of the Bodo
community on 17th January
More than 10,000 artists from the Bodo community to
perform Bagurumba dance
PM to perform Bhoomi Pujan for the Kaziranga Elevated
Corridor Project, worth over ₹6,950 Crore in Kaliabor
Project will ensure uninterrupted movement of animals,
reduce human-wildlife conflict and also enhance regional
connectivity
PM to flag off 2 New Amrit Bharat Express trains between
Guwahati (Kamakhya)–Rohtak and Dibrugarh–Lucknow
(Gomti Nagar)
Posted On: 16 JAN 2026 1:53PM by PIB Delhi
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will visit Assam on 17-18 January, 2026.
On 17th January, at around 6 PM, Prime Minister will participate in the Traditional Bodo Cultural
Programme at Sarusajai Stadium, Guwahati.
On 18th January, at around 11 AM, Prime Minister will perform Bhoomi Pujan for the Kaziranga Elevated
Corridor Project, worth over ₹6,950 crore and will flag off 2 new Amrit Bharat Express trains at Kaliabor,
Nagaon district.
PM in Guwahati
Prime Minister will participate in “Bagurumba Dwhou 2026”, a historic cultural event celebrating the rich
heritage of the Bodo community at Sarusajai stadium, Guwahati.
On this occasion, more than 10,000 artists from the Bodo community will perform Bagurumba dance in a
single, synchronised presentation. Artists from 81 Legislative Assembly Constituencies from across 23
districts of the state will take part in the eventBagurumba is one of the folk dances of the Bodo community, deeply inspired by nature. The dance
symbolises blooming flowers and reflects harmony between human life and the natural world.
Traditionally performed by young Bodo women, with men accompanying as musicians, the dance features
gentle, flowing movements that imitate butterflies, birds, leaves and flowers. Performances are usually
organised in groups, forming circles or lines that enhance its visual elegance.
Bagurumba dance holds deep cultural significance for the Bodo people. It represents peace, fertility, joy
and collective harmony, and is closely associated with festivals such as Bwisagu, the Bodo New Year, and
Domasi.
PM in Kaliabor
Prime Minister will perform Bhoomi Pujan of the Kaziranga Elevated Corridor Project (4-Laning of
Kaliabor-Numaligarh section of NH-715), worth over ₹6,950 Crore.
The 86 km long Kaziranga Elevated Corridor project is an environmentally conscious National Highway
project. It will feature 35 km of Elevated Wildlife Corridor that will pass through Kaziranga National
Park, 21 km Bypass section and 30 km widening of the existing highway section of NH-715 from two to
four lanes. The project aims to improve regional connectivity while ensuring protection of the park’s rich
biodiversity.
The project will pass through Nagaon, Karbi Anglong and Golaghat districts and will significantly
improve connectivity to Upper Assam, particularly Dibrugarh and Tinsukia. The elevated wildlife corridor
will ensure uninterrupted movement of animals, reduce human-wildlife conflict. It will also enhance road
safety, reduce travel time and accident rates, and support growing passenger and freight traffic. As part of
the project, Bypasses will be developed at Jakhalabandha and Bokakhat that will help to decongest towns,
improve urban mobility and enhance the quality of life for local residents.
During the programme, Prime Minister will also flag off 2 New Amrit Bharat Express trains - Guwahati
(Kamakhya)-Rohtak Amrit Bharat Express and Dibrugarh-Lucknow (Gomti Nagar) Amrit Bharat Express.
These new train services will strengthen rail connectivity between the Northeast and Northern India,
enabling safer and more convenient travel for the people.
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