Archive · 2 Oct 2025
Assam Highway Widening Approved by Union Cabinet
The government is improving a highway in Assam, widening it to four lanes.
This project includes a long elevated section near Kaziranga National Park to help keep animals safe from traffic.
The whole project costs a lot of money and will create many jobs.
It will also help people travel more easily, boost tourism, and make it easier to move goods around the state.
The Union Cabinet approved widening of NH-715 in Assam.
The project has a total cost of ₹6,957 crore.
A 34.45 km elevated corridor is included for wildlife safety near Kaziranga National Park.
The project is expected to generate significant direct and indirect employment.
The project aims to improve connectivity and boost eco-tourism in Assam.
- Who
- Union Cabinet
- What
- Approved widening of NH-715
- When
- October 2
- Where
- Assam (NH-715)
- Why
- To improve connectivity, boost eco-tourism, and ensure safe wildlife passage.
Environmental Concerns
Economic Growth
Environmental Impact
Environmental Concerns
Potential negative impacts from highway construction on local ecosystems.
Economic Growth
Wildlife-friendly measures, like the elevated corridor, will protect the environment
- Project Cost
- ₹6,957 crore
- Highway Section
- Kaliabor–Numaligarh (NH-715)
- Highway Length
- 85.675 km
- Elevated Corridor
- 34.45 km
- Employment Generated
- 15.42 lakh person-days (direct), 19.19 lakh person-days (indirect)
Sources
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