The Centre has approved Rs 240 billion for the construction of a four-lane road from Umiam to Silchar via East Jaintia Hills district to improve the road connectivity to Assam, Mizoram, and Tripura.
Of the total amount approved, Rs 120 billion has been sanctioned for the construction of a 100-km stretch of road between Umiam and Malidor. This project will help ease travel to Silchar, Mizoram and Tripura, connecting Guwahati in Assam. The remaining amount has been earmarked for the construction of the remaining 4-lane road in Assam. The proposed four-lane road will replace the existing NH-6 along various stretches in Meghalaya’s East Jaintia Hills district.