Assam clears Rs.3.9 bn road project to boost hill district connectivity
01 Jul 2025 Editorial Team
As per news reports, the Assam
Government has approved a
Rs.3.875 billion road infrastructure
project for Dima Hasao, marking
the state's highest-ever investment
in the region. The project involves
upgrading 348 km of roads
across five routes to national
highway standards, aimed at
improving connectivity and
tourism. The Centre will fund 80
per cent, with Assam contributing
20 per cent. Additionally, Rs.1.45
billion was sanctioned for rural
development schemes under the
Mega Mission Society, and Rs.843
million allocated to the Bodoland
Territorial Council. The Cabinet
also upgraded 35 SP posts to
Senior SP rank for better policing.