Prime Minister Narendra Modi will lay the foundation stone of various development projects at Dhekiajuli in Sonitpur district in Assam tomorrow. The Prime Minister will launch 'Asom Mala', aimed at helping improve state highways and major district roads networks in the state.<br />'' <br />'' The programme is unique for its emphasis on effective maintenance through continuous field data collection and its linkage with the Road Asset Management System. 'Asom Mala' will provide quality inter-linkage roads between the National Highways and the rural roads network as well as facilitate seamless multi-modal transportation.<br />'' <br />'' Prime Minister will also lay the foundation stone of two medical colleges and hospitals, which are being set up at Biswanath and Charaideo, at a total estimated project cost of over  1100 crore rupees. <br />'' <br />'' The increase in the number of medical colleges and hospitals will not only mitigate the shortage of doctors in the State but also make Assam a hub for tertiary care and medical education for the entire North Eastern region. Our Correspondent reports that on 23rd of last month,  Mr. Modi distributed land pattas to over 1 lakh people in an event held at Sivsagar.<br />''  <br />