Ukhrul, March 30: The Government of India has approved Rs 1186.20 crore for the four-laning of a 13 km stretch of NH-37 from Silchar (near Budha Nagar) in Assam to Jiribam in Manipur, enhancing connectivity between Meghalaya, Assam, and Manipur.
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Announcing the project on X, Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari said, “We have approved Rs 1186.20 crore for the four-laning of a 13 km stretch of NH-37 from Silchar (near Budha Nagar) in Assam to Jiribam in Manipur.”
He added, “This corridor will significantly enhance connectivity between Meghalaya, Assam, and Manipur by linking Imphal through the Jiribam-Silchar-Ratacherra-Kalain-Jowai-Shillong route on NH-37, providing seamless access to Manipur’s capital.”
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Gadkari further stated, “The proposed greenfield alignment will improve access for settlements along the existing road, fostering economic activities and facilitating better connectivity to healthcare, education, and marketplaces. This infrastructural upgrade will also strengthen social linkages and enhance travel efficiency.”
Elaborating the project’s impact on regional development, he said, “Moreover, the project is expected to generate new economic and employment opportunities by providing improved access to markets, production centres, and other hubs of economic activity, thereby boosting the region’s overall development and prosperity.”