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.

Why in the News?

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.

Project Specifications

  • Name: Development of Shillong–Silchar Greenfield Corridor (NH-06)
  • Total Length: 166.80 km (144.80 km in Meghalaya, 22.00 km in Assam)
  • Contribution: Centre
  • Total Capital Cost: ₹22,864 crore
  • Civil Construction Cost: ₹12,087 crore
  • Land Acquisition Cost: ₹3,503 crore
  • Mode of Implementation: Hybrid Annuity Mode (HAM)

Geographical Coverage

  • States Covered: Meghalaya and Assam
  • Districts Traversed
  • Meghalaya: Ri Bhoi, East Khasi Hills, West Jaintia Hills, East Jaintia Hills
  • Assam: Cachar District

Transport Nodes & Major Connections

  • Connected Highways: NH-27, NH-106, NH-206, NH-37
  • Airports Nearby: Guwahati Airport, Shillong Airport, Silchar Airport
  • Cities/Towns Covered: Shillong, Silchar, Guwahati, Diengpasoh, Ummulong, Khlieriat, Umkiang, Kalain, etc.

Strategic & Economic Impact

  • Reduces travel time and distance between Shillong–Silchar–Guwahati
  • Enhances connectivity to Tripura, Mizoram, Manipur, and Barak Valley
  • Boosts local cement and coal industries in Meghalaya
  • Improves logistics efficiency, promoting trade, tourism, and employment
  • Decongests existing NH-06, improving traffic flow

Employment & Traffic Impact

Estimated Employment Generation

  • Direct: 74 lakh man-days
  • Indirect: 93 lakh man-days
  • Estimated Traffic (FY-2025): 19,000–20,000 PCUs
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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