In October 2020, Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari virtually laid the foundation stone for the first-ever multi-modal logistic park of the country in which state?

In October 2020, Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari virtually laid the foundation stone for the first-ever multi-modal logistic park of the country in which state? Correct Answer Assam

The correct answer is Assam.

  • Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari virtually laid the foundation stone for the first-ever multi-modal logistic park of the country in Assam on 20 October 2020.
  • The park at Bongaigaon district will provide direct connectivity to air, road, rail and waterways to the people of Assam.
  • It will be developed under the  Bharatmala Pariyojana of the Centre.
  • Assam: 
    • Number of districts - 33.
    • Lok Sabha seats - 14.
    • Rajya Sabha seats - 7.
    • Registered GI - Muga Silk of Assam, Assam Karbi Anglong Ginger and Tezpur Litchi.

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