Centre Approves ₹24,000 Cr for 4-Lane Road from Umiam to Silchar

The Centre has approved ₹24,000 crore for the construction of a four-lane road from Umiam to Silchar via East Jaintia Hills district, aiming to improve road connectivity to Assam, Mizoram, and Tripura.

Out of the total amount, ₹12,000 crore has been sanctioned for constructing a 100-km stretch between Umiam and Malidor, both in Meghalaya. This project will facilitate travel to Silchar, Mizoram, and Tripura, connecting Guwahati in Assam. The remaining ₹12,000 crore is earmarked for constructing the rest of the four-lane road in Assam.

The new four-lane road will replace the existing National Highway-6, which is in deplorable condition along various stretches in Meghalaya's East Jaintia Hills district.