DoNER Approved Road Projects Spanning 5 North-eastern States

The Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER) in January 2011 approved road projects of Rs.434.23 Crores spanning the five states of Assam, Meghalaya, Sikkim, Manipur and Mizoram. The road projects were approved as part of the ongoing 11th Plan Projects of the North Eastern Council (NEC).The projects would largely boost connectivity between the states and the connectivity within the states. NEC pledged it’s committed towards channelizing similar quantum of funds for improving the road sector in the Region.

The projects include:

Improvement of Jowai- Nartiang – Khanduli – Biathanlangsu road at an estimated cost of Rs. 138.36Crores which will link Assam and Meghalaya.

Construction and Improvement of Simchuthang – Pabong – Yangyang Road in Sikkim at an estimated cost of Rs.62.84 Crores and length 23 kms.

Improvement of Kangokpi – Tamei Road in Manipur at an estimated cost of Rs.87 Crores and length 70.25 kms.

Upgradation of Sherkhan Bhagabazar Road at an estimated cost of Rs.146.03 Crores and length 115.20 kms.

The expenditure for the above projects will be met from Plan Funds of NEC to the extent of 90% of the approved cost and 10% would be borne by respective State Governments. The Projects will be implemented by the Public Works Department of the respective state Governments.