- By Nidhi Giri
- Wed, 30 Apr 2025 04:43 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
Shillong Silchar Highway Project: 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.
Shillong Silchar Highway Project Details
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.
Shillong Silchar Highway Project Benefits
-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.
-Contribute to enhance the logistics efficiency of nation.
-Spur economic development, including development of industries in Meghalaya.
-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.