The Cupboard Committee on Financial Affairs, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has authorized the event, upkeep, and administration of a 4-lane Greenfield Entry Managed Nationwide Freeway No. 06. This freeway will stretch 166.80 km from Mawlyngkhung close to Shillong in Meghalaya to Panchgram close to Silchar in Assam.
The venture will likely be executed on a Hybrid Annuity Mode with a complete capital price of Rs.22,864 crore.
Of the entire size, 144.80 km will likely be in Meghalaya and 22.00 km in Assam.
The proposed Greenfield high-speed hall goals to reinforce the service degree for site visitors between Guwahati and Silchar. It should considerably enhance connectivity to Tripura, Mizoram, Manipur, and the Barak Valley area of Assam from the mainland and Guwahati, lowering journey distance and time. This improvement is predicted to spice up the nation’s logistics effectivity.
The hall may also strengthen connectivity between Assam and Meghalaya, fostering financial improvement, together with industrial progress in Meghalaya. It should cross via cement and coal manufacturing areas, catering to each nationwide and worldwide vacationers arriving by way of Guwahati Airport, Shillong Airport, and Silchar Airport. The hall may also promote tourism within the states.
This infrastructure venture will improve inter-city connectivity between Guwahati, Shillong, and Silchar. It should traverse via Ri Bhoi, East Khasi Hills, West Jaintia Hills, East Jaintia Hills in Meghalaya, and Cachar district in Assam, lowering congestion on the present NH-06.
The venture aligns with the PM Gati Shakti Nationwide Grasp Plan for transport infrastructure improvement.
The venture alignment integrates with main transport corridors, together with NH-27, NH-106, NH-206, and NH-37, offering seamless connectivity to Guwahati, Shillong, Silchar, Diengpasoh, Ummulong, Phramer, Khlieriat, Ratachera, Umkiang, and Kalain.
Upon completion, the Shillong-Silchar Hall will play a key position in regional financial progress, bettering connectivity between Guwahati, Shillong, Silchar, Imphal, Aizawl, and Agartala.
SHILLONG-SILCHAR CORRIDOR DETAILS
Size |
166.8 km |
Whole Capital Price |
Rs 22,864 crore |
Mode |
Hybrid Annuity Mode (HAM) |
Main Roads Related |
NH-27, NH-106, NH-206, NH-37, SH-07, SH-08, SH-09, SH-38 |
Airports Related |
Guwahati Airport, Shillong Airport, Silchar Airport |
Main Cities/Cities Related |
Guwahati, Shillong, Silchar, Diengpasoh, Ummulong, Phramer, Khlieriat, Ratachera, Umkiang, Kalain |
Employment Era Potential |
74 lakh man-days (direct) & 93 lakh man-days (oblique) |
Annual Common Each day Visitors (AADT) in FY-25 |
Round 19,000-20,000 Passenger Automotive Items (PCU) |