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PM Modi Launches Rs 22,860 Cr NE Corridor, Cuts Travel Time in Assam

Prime Minister Narendra Modi performed the Bhoomi Pujan for the 166 km Shillong-Silchar access-controlled Greenfield corridor, a major infrastructure project in Northeast India. The corridor, built with an investment of around Rs 22,860 crore, will drastically reduce travel time between Guwahati and Silchar from 8.5 to 5 hours. During his two-day visit, he also inaugurated projects worth thousands of crores and laid the foundation for an agricultural college in Karimganj. A key highlight was the handing over of land ownership documents to tea garden workers, a significant welfare measure.

Key Points: PM Modi Bhoomi Pujan for Shillong-Silchar Corridor in Assam

  • Rs 22,860 cr Greenfield corridor
  • Cuts Guwahati-Silchar travel by 3.5 hrs
  • Boosts cross-border trade in NE
  • Decongests Silchar, aids Barak Valley
  • Empowers tea workers with land rights
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Assam: PM Modi to perform Bhoomi Pujan of Shillong-Silchar Corridor today

PM Narendra Modi performs Bhoomi Pujan for the 166 km Shillong-Silchar Greenfield Corridor, a Rs 22,860 crore project to boost NE connectivity and economy.

"ushering in a new dawn of development in the state - PM Modi's Office"

Guwahati, March 14

On the second day of his two-day visit to Assam, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday will perform the Bhoomi Poojan of the Shillong-Silchar Corridor, the first access-controlled Greenfield four-lane High-Speed Corridor in North-East India.

The 166 km corridor, with an investment of around Rs 22,860 crore, will significantly improve connectivity between Meghalaya and Assam.

The project will reduce the distance between Guwahati and Silchar and cut travel time from 8.5 hours to approximately 5 hours, boosting economic growth and cross-border trade in the region.

The Prime Minister will also perform Bhoomi Poojan for an elevated corridor on NH-306 from Trunk Road near Capital Point to Rangirkhari Point in Silchar (Phase I).

The project will decongest one of Silchar's busiest roads, improve connectivity with neighbouring states such as Mizoram, Tripura and Manipur, and contribute to the economic development of the Barak Valley.

He will lay the foundation stone for a new College of Agriculture at Patharkandi in Karimganj district. The institution will strengthen the ecosystem of agricultural education and research in Assam and provide students from the Barak Valley and neighbouring regions access to high-quality agricultural education closer to home.

The Prime Minister will also address a public rally at Ramnagar area.

On March 13, the Prime Minister inaugurated and laid the foundation stone for various development works worth over Rs 4,570 crore in Kokrajhar, Assam.

In Guwahati, the Prime Minister dedicated and initiated 13 projects worth Rs 19,577.58 crore spanning multiple sectors of hydrocarbons, power, shipping, railways, etc. at a programme held at Jyoti Bishnu Antarjataik Kala Mandir in the presence of Assam Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya and Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma.

At the same programme, Prime Minister Modi handed over land ownership to tea workers, ushering in a new dawn of development in the state. The Prime Minister, on the occasion, also released the 22nd PM KISAN instalment across the country.

- ANI

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Priya S
Great news for connectivity. But I hope the environmental impact of such a massive Greenfield project is carefully studied. The Northeast's ecology is very fragile. Development is needed, but not at the cost of our natural heritage.
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Harsh A
Finally! The Silchar-Guwahati road trip is a nightmare. 8.5 hours of back-breaking travel. Cutting it to 5 hours is a dream come true for families and businesses. Jai Hind! 🇮🇳
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Sarah B
The agricultural college in Patharkandi is a brilliant move. Empowering the youth with education close to home is true development. This, along with the PM KISAN instalment, shows a holistic approach to rural upliftment.
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Rohit P
Land ownership for tea workers is the biggest news here. That's transformative social justice. Infrastructure is important, but empowering the most vulnerable sections of society is what builds a strong nation. Salute to that step.
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Karthik V
Hope the project is completed on time and within budget. We've seen many announcements in the past with delays and cost overruns. The people of Assam and Meghalaya deserve this infrastructure, let's ensure efficient execution.
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Michael C
Improving connectivity with Mizoram, Tripura, and

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