Archive · 1 Jan 2026
Gohpur Launches MRF Waste Project, Road Expansion
In Gohpur, a new project to manage solid waste was started.
The project is called Material Recovery Facility and will be built with special funds.
The leader, MLA Utpal Bora, said more money will be given later.
He also announced that a 30-kilometer road will be made bigger and will cost Rs 80 crore.
There is also a plan for a tunnel connecting Gohpur and Numaligarh, and the Prime Minister might visit to start the work.
Many important people and local residents were present at the start of the project.
Solid Waste Management Project (MRF) launched in Gohpur with Rs 1,09,10,000 allocated for the non-technical part.
MLA Utpal Bora announced a Rs 80 crore road expansion project for a 30-km stretch from NH 15 to Howajan via Dhenudhara.
Initial preparations for the Gohpur-Numaligarh link tunnel are underway, with the Prime Minister expected to lay the foundation stone in February.
The project was launched under the Swachhata Bharat Mission (Urban) 2.0 and funded by the 15th Finance Commission.
The inaugural ceremony was attended by local officials and residents.
- Who
- Gohpur MLA Utpal Bora, Gohpur Municipality officials, local people
- What
- Launch of Solid Waste Management Project and announcement of road expansion
- When
- Tuesday, January 1
- Where
- Ward No 1 of Dhenudhara under Gohpur Municipality
- Why
- To improve solid waste management and infrastructure
- Project
- Solid Waste Management Project (Material Recovery Facility)
- Funding Source
- Swachhata Bharat Mission (Urban) 2.0 and 15th Finance Commission Tied Funds
- Funds Allocated (Non-Technical)
- Rs 1,09,10,000
- Road Expansion
- 30-km stretch from NH 15 to Howajan via Dhenudhara
- Road Expansion Cost
- Rs 80 crore
- Upcoming Project
- Gohpur-Numaligarh link tunnel
- Expected Visit
- Prime Minister of India in February