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Northeast Expands 9,984 km of National Highways in Decade, 265 Projects Ongoing
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Northeast Expands 9,984 km of National Highways in Decade, 265 Projects Ongoing

Over the past decade, Northeast India has witnessed a significant expansion of its national highways, with nearly 9,984 kilometres added to the network. This growth is part of an ambitious infrastructure development plan aimed at improving connectivity and driving regional economic progress.

Currently, 265 national highway projects are still under implementation, reflecting the ongoing commitment to enhancing transportation infrastructure in the region. These projects are expected to further boost connectivity between remote areas and major economic hubs, facilitating better trade and mobility.

The expansion of the national highways in the Northeast is a crucial step towards integrating the region more closely with the rest of the country, promoting economic development, and improving the quality of life for residents. The continued focus on infrastructure development underscores the government's dedication to addressing regional disparities and supporting sustainable growth in the Northeast.

Over the past decade, Northeast India has witnessed a significant expansion of its national highways, with nearly 9,984 kilometres added to the network. This growth is part of an ambitious infrastructure development plan aimed at improving connectivity and driving regional economic progress. Currently, 265 national highway projects are still under implementation, reflecting the ongoing commitment to enhancing transportation infrastructure in the region. These projects are expected to further boost connectivity between remote areas and major economic hubs, facilitating better trade and mobility. The expansion of the national highways in the Northeast is a crucial step towards integrating the region more closely with the rest of the country, promoting economic development, and improving the quality of life for residents. The continued focus on infrastructure development underscores the government's dedication to addressing regional disparities and supporting sustainable growth in the Northeast.

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