The Minister for Roads Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari, inaugurated and laid the 26 National Highway Projects worth over Rs. 17,500 Crore in Guwahati, Assam.
The Dibrugarh-Tinsukia-Ledo project is geared towards improving interstate connectivity between Upper Assam and Arunachal Pradesh, amplifying strategic presence, and fostering trade and tourism. The Silchar to Lailapur section will establish a link between the Barak Valley and Mizoram, facilitating socio-economic growth. Additionally, NH-515 in Dhemaji District will enhance connectivity between North Assam and Arunachal Pradesh.
NH-137 will enhance connectivity in the Dima Hasao Region and provide an alternate route to Western Manipur. The Paikan to Guwahati Airport section will facilitate the Multi-Modal Logistics Park in Jogighopa. Additionally, the construction of new bridges will alleviate congestion and enhance trade, tourism, and socio-economic progress in the region.
The Union Minister of State for Roads Transport and Highways, General VK Singh, the Chief Minister of Assam, Himanta Biswa Sarma, State Cabinet Ministers, Member of Parliaments, MLAs, and NHIDCL officials were also present on the occasion.
