Centre Clears Greenfield NH-6 Corridor Linking Meghalaya and Assam
The Shillong–Silchar Greenfield Corridor project is a strategic infrastructure initiative that aims to enhance connectivity in the Northeast, especially between Meghalaya and Assam. This 4-lane access-controlled corridor spans 166.80 km, mostly through hilly terrain, and is expected to boost logistics, tourism, employment, and inter-state economic integration. It also aligns with PM Gati Shakti National Master Plan and Atmanirbhar Bharat.
The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the development of a 166.80 km Greenfield High-Speed Corridor from Mawlyngkhung (near Shillong, Meghalaya) to Panchgram (near Silchar, Assam) on National Highway-06 (NH-06) under the Hybrid Annuity Mode (HAM) at a capital cost of ₹22,864 crore.
Estimated Employment Generation
| Summary/Static | Details |
| Why in the news? | Centre Clears Greenfield NH-6 Corridor Linking Meghalaya and Assam |
| Project Name | Shillong–Silchar Greenfield Corridor (NH-06) |
| Total Length | 166.80 km |
| States Involved | Meghalaya & Assam |
| Capital Cost | ₹22,864 crore |
| Implementation Mode | Hybrid Annuity Mode (HAM) |
| Major Highways Connected | NH-27, NH-106, NH-206, NH-37 |
| Airports Connected | Guwahati, Shillong, Silchar |
| Major Cities Linked | Shillong, Silchar, Guwahati |
| Contribution | Central Government |
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