Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) chaired by the Prime Minister has approved the proposal for Development, Maintenance, and Management of a 4-lane Greenfield Access Controlled National Highway-06 (NH-06) from Mawlyngkhung (near Shillong) in Meghalaya to Panchgram (near Silchar) in Assam.
Key Highlights
Project Overview:
| Parameter | Details |
| Project Name | Development, Maintenance and Management of 166.80 km of NH-06 from Mawlyngkhung (Meghalaya) to Panchgram (Assam) |
| Corridor | Shillong – Silchar (NH-06) |
| Total Length | 166.80 km |
| Civil Construction Cost | ₹12,087 crore |
| Land Acquisition Cost | ₹3,503 crore |
| Total Capital Cost | ₹22,864 crore |
| Mode | Hybrid Annuity Mode (HAM) |
| Major Roads Connected | NH-27, NH-106, NH-206, NH-37, SH-07, SH-08, SH-09, SH-38 |
| Major Cities/Towns Connected | Guwahati, Shillong, Silchar, Diengpasoh, Ummulong, Phramer, Khlieriat, Ratachera, Umkiang, Kalain |
| Airports Connected | Guwahati Airport, Shillong Airport, Silchar Airport |
| Employment Potential | 74 lakh man-days (direct), 93 lakh man-days (indirect) |
| Estimated AADT (FY-25) | 19,000-20,000 Passenger Car Units (PCU) |
Benefits & Impact
Enhanced Connectivity:
- Will connect Guwahati, Shillong, Silchar, Imphal, Aizawl, Agartala, improving access to Tripura, Mizoram, Manipur, Barak Valley (Assam) from mainland India and Guwahati.
- Boosts connectivity between Meghalaya and Assam.
Travel Time & Distance Reduction:
- Significantly reduces travel distance and time between Guwahati and Silchar.
- Reduces congestion on existing NH-06.
Economic Development:
- Promotes industrial growth in cement and coal-producing areas of Meghalaya.
- Supports development of logistics, trade, and commerce in Northeast India.
- Aligns with PM Gati Shakti National Master Plan for integrated infrastructure.
Tourism Promotion:
- Improves access for national and international tourists to Northeast’s scenic locations via Guwahati, Shillong, Silchar Airports.
Employment Generation:
- Expected to generate 74 lakh direct man-days and 93 lakh indirect man-days of employment.
Strategic Importance
- Aims to enhance inter-city connectivity among Guwahati, Shillong, Silchar and beyond.
- Plays a pivotal role in regional economic growth and Atmanirbhar Bharat vision.
- Facilitates multi-modal transport integration with national highways, state highways, and airports.