Centre Clears Rs 69.6 Billion Kaziranga Highway Expansion

03 Oct 2025 CW Team

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the widening and improvement of the Kaliabor–Numaligarh section of NH-715 in Assam, including wildlife-friendly measures for the stretch passing through Kaziranga National Park. The 85.7 km project will be developed in Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) mode at a cost of Rs 69.6 billion.

Union Minister of Ports, Shipping & Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal called the approval a historic day for Assam, noting that the project reflects the Prime Minister’s vision of harmonising development with environmental protection. A key feature is the 34.5 km elevated corridor across Kaziranga, ensuring uninterrupted and safe movement of wildlife between the park and Karbi Anglong Hills.

The project will also include 30.2 km of road upgrades and 21 km of greenfield bypasses to decongest Jakhalabandha and Bokakhat. It aims to drastically cut travel time, boost eco-tourism, ease pilgrim and visitor travel, and open new trade and industry opportunities.

Sonowal emphasised that the highway will symbolise growth in harmony with nature, strengthening Assam’s economy while safeguarding its natural heritage. The project is expected to create 15.4 million person-days of direct employment and 19.2 million person-days of indirect employment.

The improved corridor will link with NH-127, NH-129 and SH-35, while connecting three railway stations (Nagaon, Jakhalabandha, Vishwanath Chariali) and three airports (Tezpur, Lilabari, Jorhat), boosting logistics, trade and mobility across the region.

Infrastructure Transport

27 Jun 2026

Noida Airport Fuels NCR Realty Growth

The start of commercial operations at Noida International Airport has recently emerged as a major trigger for real estate growth across Noida, Greater Noida and the Yamuna Expressway region. The airport is expected to improve regional connectivity and support the next phase of development in eastern NCR.The airport, inaugurated on 28 March, has begun passenger services, while cargo operations are also expected to strengthen its role as an economic and logistics hub. Its operationalisation is expected to reduce dependence on Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport for residents and busine..

thyssenkrupp and GlobalLogic Form AI Alliance

thyssenkrupp AG and GlobalLogic, a Hitachi Group company, have recently formed a strategic alliance to deploy autonomous robotics and Physical AI across heavy industry operations. The partnership aims to improve safety, reduce engineering bottlenecks and accelerate industrial transformation at scale.The alliance brings together thyssenkrupp’s industrial expertise with Hitachi’s innovation capabilities. It includes GlobalLogic, Method and Hitachi America R&D, creating a “Lab-to-Scale” pipeline that connects research, digital strategy, design and enterprise software engineering for i..

Platinum Corp Launches Luxury Suites in Santacruz

Platinum Corp has recently launched Platinum Stellar: Bespoke Presidential Suites, a premium residential project in Santacruz West, Mumbai. The development is positioned as a boutique luxury offering for homebuyers seeking expansive layouts, privacy and personalised living experiences.Located on Main Avenue, the project has been designed as a low-density, high-end residential address with spacious homes starting from 2,500 sq ft and extending to full-floor residences. The project targets HNIs, business owners and legacy residents from the Bandra-Khar-Santacruz belt.Platinum Stellar has been de..