Tag: SHILLONG–SILCHAR GREENFIELD CORRIDOR

The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, approved the Shillong–Silchar Greenfield Corridor under the PM Gati Shakti National Master Plan. Project involves construction of a 80 km 4-lane access-controlled Greenfield Highway from Mawlyngkhung (Shillong, Meghalaya) to Panchgram (Silchar, Assam). Implemented under Hybrid Annuity Mode (HAM) with a capital outlay of ₹22,864 crore. Project Specifications Name: Development of Shillong–Silchar Greenfield Corridor (NH-06) Total Length: 166.80 km Meghalaya: 144.80 km Assam: 22.00 km Capital Cost: ₹22,864 crore Civil Construction: ₹12,087 crore Land Acquisition: ₹3,503 crore Mode: Hybrid Annuity Mode (HAM) Nodal Ministry: Ministry of Road Transport & Highways (MoRTH) Geographical Coverage States: Meghalaya and Assam Districts Covered: Meghalaya: Ri Bhoi, East Khasi Hills, West Jaintia Hills, East Jaintia Hills Assam: Cachar Towns/Cities: Shillong, Silchar, Guwahati, Diengpasoh, Ummulong, Khlieriat, Umkiang, Kalain Connectivity Enhancements Connected Highways: NH-06 (existing corridor being decongested) NH-27, NH-106, NH-206, NH-37 Airports Nearby: Guwahati (Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport) Shillong Airport Silchar Airport Strategic & Economic Significance Boosts regional integration between Northeast states: Tripura, Mizoram, Manipur, and Barak Valley. Supports PM Gati Shakti for multi-modal connectivity and Atmanirbhar Bharat Promotes border area development and national security through better movement of defense logistics. Enhances trade via improved access to cement, coal, and agri-produce hubs in Meghalaya and Assam. Impact on Travel & Logistics Reduces travel time between Shillong and Silchar from 8–10 hours to 4–5 hours. Facilitates smoother cargo movement across NH-06. Provides an alternative route to flood-prone stretches and landslide-prone zones. Decongests existing NH-06, improving safety and traffic flow. Employment & Economic Opportunities Estimated Employment Generation: Direct: 74 lakh man-days Indirect: 93 lakh man-days Boosts local construction ecosystem, including contractors, suppliers, and transporters. Alignment with National Plans Part of Bharatmala Pariyojana Phase I. Aligned with: National Infrastructure Pipeline (NIP) PM Gati Shakti Digital Platform North East Special Infrastructure Development Scheme (NESIDS) Act East Policy for regional and international connectivity with Southeast Asia. Challenges & Considerations Difficult hilly terrain and ecological sensitivity in Meghalaya. Need for careful environmental clearances and local stakeholder engagement. Addressing land acquisition delays and ensuring tribal land rights protection. The Shillong–Silchar Greenfield Corridor is a transformational infrastructure initiative for the Northeast. It symbolizes the Centre’s commitment to inclusive regional development, infrastructure-led growth, and strategic connectivity. Once completed, the corridor will serve as a lifeline for the Northeast, facilitating economic integration and national unity.

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