Rs 22,864 Crore Shillong-Silchar Greenfield High-Speed Corridor Approved By Union Cabinet

way2barak, April 30: The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Wednesday, approved the development of a greenfield high-speed corridor of 166.80 km (NH-6) from Mawlyngkhung (near Shillong) in Meghalaya to Panchgram (near Silchar) in Assam on Hybrid Annuity Mode (HAM). The development of this corridor will improve the connectivity to Tripura, Mizoram, Manipur and the Barak Valley region of Assam from mainland and Guwahati with substantially reduced travel distance and travel time.

“The Union Cabinet has approved a high-speed corridor highway from Shillong to Silchar to be built at an estimated cost of Rs 22,864 crore,” said Union Minister Ashiwini Vaishnaw on Wednesday.

Total Project Length: 166.80 km lies in Meghalaya (144.80 km) and Assam (22.00 km)

Total Capital Cost Of Project: Rs.22,864 Crore

Project alignment integrates with major transport corridors including NH-27, NH-106, NH-206, NH-37 providing seamless connectivity to Guwahati, Shillong, Silchar, Diengpasoh, Ummulong, Phramer, Khlieriat, Ratachera, Umkiang, Kalain.

It will improve the service level for the traffic moving from Guwahati to Silchar, improve connectivity to Tripura, Mizoram, Manipur and the Barak Valley region of Assam and contribute to enhance the logistics efficiency of nation.

Beside these, it will spur economic development, including development of industries in Meghalaya and connect scenic places of tourist attraction in the North-East and promote tourism.

Upon completion, the Shillong – Silchar Corridor will play a pivotal role in regional economic growth, improving connectivity between Guwahati, Shillong, Silchar, Imphal, Aizawl and Agartala. The project aligns with the government’s vision of Atmanirbhar Bharat, enhancing infrastructure while generating employment and fostering socio-economic development in Meghalaya, Assam, Manipur, Mizoram and Tripura.