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NEW DELHI: Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit on Sunday, a special 2.6-km corridor lined with Neem saplings has been prepared in Numaligarh, Assam’s Golaghat district.PM Modi will pass through the ‘PM Neem Corridor’ on his way to the Numaligarh Refinery, where he is scheduled to inaugurate a bamboo-based ethanol plant worth over Rs 5,000 crore.
“On September 14, as the Hon’ble Prime Minister makes his way to the venue in Golaghat, he will be welcomed through the PM Neem Corridor – a 2.6km corridor planted with neem saplings,” Assam’s chief minister, Himanta Biswa Sarma, said through a post on X.“A Green Tribute to India’s biggest green warrior – Adarniya @narendramodi ji,” he added. During his visit, the Prime Minister will also lay the foundation stone for the Petro Fluidised Catalytic Cracker Unit, which is designed to produce 360 KTPA of propylene.Later on Sunday, he is scheduled to address a public rally at the Numaligarh Tanker Stand, marking the second day of his two-day visit to Assam.
What is the ‘PM Neem corridor’
A “Neem Corridor” has been created by planting around 700 neem trees along both sides of a newly constructed 2-km road stretching from Letekujan, where a helipad has been built for Prime Minister Narendra Modi, to the event venue near Numaligarh Refinery Limited in Golaghat district. The initiative, led by Khumtai MLA Mrinal Saikia, saw the chief minister also plant a seed during his visit last week to review preparations for the PM’s visit.Saikia, who has taken personal responsibility for nurturing the plants until they mature, said neem was chosen for its natural air-purifying properties and environmental benefits. “Neem improves air quality by removing toxins and offers a host of health, agricultural, and ecological advantages,” he said.“To honour the PM, who deeply values nature and greenery, I decided to plant neem trees along the entire 2-km stretch from the helipad to the venue,” Saikia added. He also mentioned that neem trees help stabilise soil and act as mosquito repellents, reducing disease risks. “Neem is a cornerstone of Ayurvedic medicine, often referred to as nature’s pharmacy. Every part of the tree — leaves, bark, seeds, roots — is used in home remedies and contributes to overall health and hygiene,” he said.Modi’s visit to the state, originally planned for September 8, was rescheduled to September 13 due to the vice-presidential elections.PM Modi arrived in Guwahati on Saturday for a two-day visit to Assam, during which he will attend a special tribute to legendary singer Bhupen Hazarika, officials said, as cited by PTI.On Sunday, he is scheduled to inaugurate and lay the foundation stones for projects totaling over Rs 19,000 crore. Go to Source
