Kaziranga Elevated Corridor Launched with ₹6,957-Crore Outlay

Exam-focused facts from the 20 January 2026 current affairs briefing.

Key facts

Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone for the Rs 6,957-crore Kaziranga Elevated Corridor in Assam.
The corridor is aimed at ensuring safe wildlife movement across the Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve and reducing road accidents on National Highway-715.
The project is intended to boost ecotourism while generating local employment opportunities.
Two Amrit Bharat trains were virtually flagged off in the Nagaon district of Assam.
The foundation stone for the project was laid on 18 Jan 2026.