Shillong-Silchar Greenfield Corridor Approved by Indian Cabinet
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Project Name | Development of Shillong-Silchar Greenfield Corridor (NH-06) |
| Total Length | 166.80 km (144.80 km in Meghalaya, 22.00 km in Assam) |
| Capital Cost | ₹22,864 crore |
| Civil Construction Cost | ₹12,087 crore |
| Land Acquisition Cost | ₹3,503 crore |
| Mode of Implementation | Hybrid Annuity Mode (HAM) |
| States Covered | Meghalaya and Assam |
| Districts Traversed | Meghalaya: Ri Bhoi, East Khasi Hills, West Jaintia Hills, East Jaintia HillsAssam: Cachar District |
| Connected Highways | NH-27, NH-106, NH-206, NH-37 |
| Nearby Airports | Guwahati Airport, Shillong Airport, Silchar Airport |
| Cities/Towns Covered | Shillong, Silchar, Guwahati, Diengpasoh, Ummulong, Khlieriat, Umkiang, Kalain |
| Strategic Impact | Reduces travel time and distance between Shillong-Silchar-GuwahatiEnhances connectivity to Tripura, Mizoram, Manipur, and Barak ValleyBoosts local cement and coal industries in MeghalayaImproves logistics efficiency, promoting trade, tourism, and employmentDecongests existing NH-06, improving traffic flow |
| Employment Generation | Direct: 74 lakh man-daysIndirect: 93 lakh man-days |
| Estimated Traffic (FY-2025) | 19,000-20,000 PCUs |