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Union Cabinet approves four-lane highway project from Baihata Chariali to Tezpur

The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the construction of a 135.87-kilometre four-lane highway connecting Baihata Chariali to Tezpur in Assam. The project, which involves an investment of 8,970 crore rupees, aims to improve regional connectivity, reduce travel time, and enhance access to industrial and tourism hubs. The new infrastructure is expected to strengthen transport links between Guwahati and Arunachal Pradesh.

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What Happened

The Union Cabinet approved the construction of a four-lane highway spanning 135.87 kilometres between Baihata Chariali and Tezpur on Thursday. The decision was made during a meeting chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The central government has allocated 8,970 crore rupees for the completion of this infrastructure project.

The project is intended to improve connectivity across the Northeast and significantly reduce travel time for commuters. By upgrading the existing National Highway 15, the government aims to bolster transport links between Guwahati and Arunachal Pradesh while facilitating better access to various industrial and tourism centres in the region.

Key Facts

  1. The project covers a distance of 135.87 kilometres.
  2. The total cost of the highway construction is 8,970 crore rupees.
  3. The highway will connect Baihata Chariali to Tezpur.
  4. The project was approved during a Union Cabinet meeting chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
  5. The highway is expected to improve connectivity between Guwahati and Arunachal Pradesh.

The Timeline2

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  1. 6 Aug

    1. HTHindustan Times
      Union cabinet approves ₹8,970 crore Guwahati-Tezpur highway in Assam
    2. APasomiya-pratidin
      বাইহাটাৰ পৰা তেজপুৰলৈ চাৰিলেনযুক্ত ৰাষ্ট্ৰীয় ঘাইপথ নির্মাণত কেন্দ্রীয় কেবিনেটৰ অনুমোদন

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  • English1 outlet
  • Assameseঅসমীয়া1 outlet

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1 state with local coverage. Spread across the country, with no regional concentration. Also carried by 1 national masthead.

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