Shillong-Silchar Greenfield Corridor Approved by Indian Cabinet
Aspect | Details |
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Project Name | Development of Shillong-Silchar Greenfield Corridor (NH-06) |
Total Length | 166.80 km (144.80 km in Meghalaya, 22.00 km in Assam) |
Capital Cost | ₹22,864 crore |
Civil Construction Cost | ₹12,087 crore |
Land Acquisition Cost | ₹3,503 crore |
Mode of Implementation | Hybrid Annuity Mode (HAM) |
States Covered | Meghalaya and Assam |
Districts Traversed | Meghalaya: Ri Bhoi, East Khasi Hills, West Jaintia Hills, East Jaintia Hills<br>Assam: Cachar District |
Connected Highways | NH-27, NH-106, NH-206, NH-37 |
Nearby Airports | Guwahati Airport, Shillong Airport, Silchar Airport |
Cities/Towns Covered | Shillong, Silchar, Guwahati, Diengpasoh, Ummulong, Khlieriat, Umkiang, Kalain |
Strategic Impact | Reduces travel time and distance between Shillong-Silchar-Guwahati<br>Enhances connectivity to Tripura, Mizoram, Manipur, and Barak Valley<br>Boosts local cement and coal industries in Meghalaya<br>Improves logistics efficiency, promoting trade, tourism, and employment<br>Decongests existing NH-06, improving traffic flow |
Employment Generation | Direct: 74 lakh man-days<br>Indirect: 93 lakh man-days |
Estimated Traffic (FY-2025) | 19,000-20,000 PCUs |