Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to lay the foundation stone for the Kaziranga Elevated Corridor in January 2026, a significant step for Assam in balancing wildlife preservation with modern infrastructure development.
State Agriculture Minister Atul Bora confirmed that the 34.45-km-long elevated corridor, part of a Rs 6,957 crore project approved by the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, will pass over nine crucial animal corridors along National Highway-37, benefiting the ecologically sensitive Kaziranga landscape.
Quoting Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, Bora mentioned that Prime Minister Modi’s admiration for Kaziranga’s biodiversity during his visit has accelerated the project, aiming to protect wildlife and enhance connectivity for the people of Assam.
The elevated corridor is expected to reduce human-animal conflicts by providing a safe passage for animals beneath the highway, regardless of traffic or weather conditions, thus ensuring the safety of wildlife and commuters alike.
The project also includes the four-laning of the Kaliabor-Numaligarh stretch and the construction of greenfield bypasses at Jakhalabandha and Bokakhat, with an estimated generation of nearly 35 lakh person-days of employment, fostering regional development and eco-tourism in harmony with Assam’s natural ecosystem.
