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Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma Pilots Drone Over State’s Mega Bridge
✍️ economictimes.com
🗓 28 Sep 2026, 08:33 PM
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Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma personally operated a drone to capture aerial views of Assam’s newly built mega bridge, emphasizing a hands‑on approach.
Assam's chief minister, Himanta Biswa Sarma, took control of a drone to film the state's recently inaugurated mega bridge. The flight took place from the bridge deck, giving the leader a direct aerial perspective of the structure.
Sarma said the exercise offered a "different perspective" on the project, allowing him to assess the bridge’s alignment and surrounding environment firsthand.
The mega bridge, hailed as a major infrastructure milestone for the region, is expected to improve connectivity across key districts. By personally overseeing the drone operation, the CM underscored his commitment to monitoring the project's progress.
The footage captured will be used by the state government for promotional material and to aid ongoing maintenance planning.
Sarma said the exercise offered a "different perspective" on the project, allowing him to assess the bridge’s alignment and surrounding environment firsthand.
The mega bridge, hailed as a major infrastructure milestone for the region, is expected to improve connectivity across key districts. By personally overseeing the drone operation, the CM underscored his commitment to monitoring the project's progress.
The footage captured will be used by the state government for promotional material and to aid ongoing maintenance planning.