PM Modi Launches Mahabahu-Brahmaputra, Performs "Bhumi Pujan" for Jorhat-Majuli Bridge The 'Mahabahu Brahmaputra' project will cost Rs 3,231 crore. The four-lane Dhubri-Phulbari bridge is estimated to cost appromixamtely 4,997 crores. | 18 Feb 2021 9:30 AM GMT GUWAHATI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi Thursday launched the `Mahabahu-Brahmaputra` and laid the foundation stone of Dhubri-Phulbari Bridge in a virtual event. He also performed 'bhumi pujan' for the construction of the Jorhat-Majuli Bridge at 12 noon. The 'Mahabahu Brahmaputra' project will cost Rs 3,231 crore. Assam Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma took to Twitter to announce the launch of the Mahabahu Brahmaputra project. He wrote, "Grateful Hon PM Sri @narendramodi for launch of Mahabahu Brahmaputra ~ A towering step towards enabling seamless connectivity in #NorthEast. It'll help promote river cruise tourism, generate employment and enable growth in local business."