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PM Modi Boosts NE Connectivity with ₹22,860 Cr Shillong-Silchar Corridor

Prime Minister Narendra Modi performed the Bhoomi Pujan for the 166 km Shillong-Silchar Greenfield Corridor, a major infrastructure project aimed at drastically improving connectivity in Northeast India. The corridor, with an investment of around ₹22,860 crore, will cut travel time between Guwahati and Silchar from 8.5 hours to approximately 5 hours. He also laid the foundation stone for a new College of Agriculture in Karimganj to strengthen agricultural education in the Barak Valley. These initiatives are part of a series of development projects worth thousands of crores launched by the Prime Minister during his Assam visit.

Key Points: PM Modi Launches Shillong-Silchar Corridor, Agri College in Assam

  • 166 km access-controlled corridor
  • Reduces travel time by 3.5 hours
  • Boosts cross-border trade
  • New College of Agriculture in Karimganj
  • Part of wider ₹19,577 crore project push
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Assam: PM Modi performs Bhoomi Pujan of Shillong-Silchar Corridor, lays foundation stone of Agriculture College in Karimganj

PM Modi performs Bhoomi Pujan for the 166 km Shillong-Silchar Greenfield Corridor and lays foundation for an Agriculture College in Karimganj, Assam.

"The people of Assam will bring back the Modi government - Himanta Biswa Sarma"

Guwahati, March 14

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday performed 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, according to a release.

Speaking at the occasion, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said, "India is moving forward with the resolve to transform itself into a developed nation. On behalf of Assam, it is our endeavour that as India becomes developed, our Assam, too, will emerge as a strong and robust state. This is our goal. Elections in Assam are just around the corner. On behalf of the Barak Valley and the people of Assam, I wish to convey this message to the Prime Minister: The people of Assam will bring back the Modi government".

The Prime Minister also performed 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 laid the foundation stone for a new College of Agriculture at Patharkandi in the 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.

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
Good to see focus on infrastructure in Assam and Meghalaya. But I hope the environmental impact of such a massive Greenfield project is carefully studied. The region's ecology is very sensitive.
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Himanta Biswa Sarma
As the Chief Minister mentioned, development is key. The Agriculture College in Karimganj is a brilliant move. It will stop the brain drain from Barak Valley as students won't have to go far for quality education. More power to our farmers and youth!
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Rohit P
Connectivity projects are welcome, but the timing before elections always makes me skeptical. Will the pace of work be maintained after the votes are cast? We've seen many foundation stones turn into milestones of delay.
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Meera T
The part about handing over land ownership to tea workers is the most significant for me. That is true empowerment and will bring lasting change to countless families. A long-awaited justice. 🙏
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David E
As someone who has traveled in Assam, the current road to Silchar is indeed challenging. A proper four-lane corridor will boost tourism immensely. Great for the local economy and for visitors wanting to explore the beautiful region.

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