Centre Clears Greenfield NH-6 Corridor Linking Meghalaya and Assam
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by PM Narendra Modi, has approved a 166.80 km Greenfield High-Speed Corridor on NH-06, from Mawlyngkhung (Meghalaya) to Panchgram (Assam) at a capital cost of ₹22,864 crore via the Hybrid Annuity Mode (HAM).
Traversing key districts like Ri Bhoi, East Khasi Hills and Cachar, the project aims to enhance regional connectivity, especially between Guwahati, Shillong, Silchar, and northeastern states like Manipur, Mizoram, and Tripura, reduce traffic on existing NH-06, and promote logistics, tourism, employment, and infrastructure growth under the PM Gati Shakti plan.
Project Details
- 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.