Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to perform the Bhoomi Poojan for the Shillong-Silchar Corridor, a new access-controlled four-lane highway in Northeast India. This corridor, spanning 166 km and costing around ₹22,860 crore, aims to improve connectivity between Meghalaya and Assam. Once operational, it is expected to reduce travel time between Guwahati and Silchar from 8.5 hours to about 5 hours.
The Shillong-Silchar Corridor is anticipated to boost economic activities, facilitate smoother transportation of goods and people, and enhance cross-border trade in the region. Additionally, PM Modi will also lay the foundation stone for an Elevated Corridor on National Highway-306 in Silchar. This project is designed to alleviate traffic congestion in Silchar and enhance urban mobility, benefiting Assam and neighboring states like Mizoram, Tripura, and Manipur.
Furthermore, the Prime Minister will inaugurate a new College of Agriculture at Patharkandi in Sribhumi district. This institution is set to strengthen agricultural education and research in Assam, providing students from Barak Valley and nearby areas access to modern agricultural education and research facilities. It is aimed at promoting innovation and skill development in the agriculture sector.
In a recent event in Guwahati, PM Modi inaugurated and laid foundation stones for development projects worth approximately ₹19,4800 crore. He expressed gratitude for the warm welcome and blessings received in Assam, emphasizing the state’s contribution to renewable energy commitments and prosperity. The Prime Minister highlighted the significance of projects like the Lower Kopili Hydro Power Project in benefiting not only Assam but the entire North East region.
