The President of India, Droupadi Murmu, virtually inaugurated/laid the foundation stones for the various projects of Government of Assam and Union Ministries of Road Transport & Highways, Petroleum & Natural Gas and Railways from Srimant Sankardev Kalakshetra, Guwahati which include: inauguration of Railhead Depot of Indian Oil Corporation Ltd. at Moinarbond, Silchar and laying of foundation stones for modern Cargo-cum-Coaching Terminal at Aghtori, Guwahati.

Speaking on the occasion, the President expressed confidence that the successful implementation of these schemes will provide new opportunities for business and employment, increase transportation facilities and strengthen the economy in the entire North Eastern Region including Assam.

The President said that the North Eastern Region is rich in natural resources. She noted that Assam contributes 13 percent of India's total crude oil production and also 15 percent of India's total natural gas production comes from the North Eastern Region.

She expressed confidence that the state-of-the-art depot at Moinarbond inaugurated will help in meeting the petroleum products requirements of the entire Barak Valley as well as of Tripura, Manipur, and Mizoram.

The President said that the Central Government is giving special attention on road and railway connectivity in all the North Eastern states including Assam. She expressed confidence that various projects related to road and railways of which foundation stones laid/inaugurated will increase tourism opportunities apart from enhancing trade and transportation in the region.