10.36 kms completed of 25.2 kms stretch of Mahasadak from Balacherra to Harangajao: Nitin Gadkari

Aug 3: Silchar MP Dr Rajdeep Roy raised two pertinent issues during the Monsoon Session of the Parliament. He asked:

“Will the Minister of ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
be pleased to state:
(a) the present status of the work on the 25.2 kms stretch of the East-West Corridor between Balacherra and Harangajao in Assam; and
(b) the present status of the Multi Modal Logistics Park proposed to be constructed in Silchar?”

In replying to the written question (Starred Question No 159) raised by Silchar MP Dr Rajdeep Roy about te East – West Corridor between Balacherra and Harangajao, the Minister of Road Transport & Highways, Nitin Gadkari stated, “The physical progress for the four laning of Balacherra to Harangajao section of NH – 29 (old NH – 54 ) is 32.98% and the length completed till date is 10.36 km.”

As regards the present status of the Multi Modal Logistics Park proposed to be constructed in Silchar, Nitin Gadkari replied, “Ministry has assigned NHIDCL to carryout the DPR study for MMLP Silchar on the request of Hon’ble Chief Minister, Assam. The DPR work has been awarded to Consortium of M/s Tata Consulting Engineers Ltd. (TCE) and M/s CBRE South Asia Private Limited. The DPR work has commenced on 09.04.2021 for the site (45.3 acres) proposed by Govt of Assam vide letter dated 01.04.2021.”

Met @sarbanandsonwal as regards #MMLP –#Silchar project status as given in a written answer by @nitin_gadkari on 29.7.2021 at @LokSabhaSectt

This joint venture project of @MORTHIndia and @shipmin_india will open new vistas of trade and commerce for #Assam and adjoining states. pic.twitter.com/CaSsQAGtnL

— Dr Rajdeep Roy MP ( MS, MCh) (@drrajdeeproy) August 3, 2021

Meanwhile, while speaking with way2barak from Delhi, Dr Rajdeep Roy said, “The reply in details as regards MMLP was given by Gadkariji on 29 July. Following this, I met with Sri Sarbananda Sonowalji who is the Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways as the project is under two ministries. I also gave a memorandum to the honourable minister asking him for speedy implementation of the project. Sonowalji assured me of all cooperation so that the project can see the light of the day at its earliest.”