Current Affairs - National - Discussion

The Cabinet Committee, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, approved a greenfield highway project worth ₹22,864 crore that will connect Mawlyngkhung in Meghalaya with Panchgram in Assam. The proposed four-lane access-controlled highway will stretch over 166.8 km, of which 144.80 km lies in Meghalaya and 22.00 km in Assam. The project is to be developed under the Hybrid Annuity Mode (HAM), which blends government support with private-sector investment. This initiative is part of broader infrastructure development efforts in the Northeast region, aiming to enhance connectivity and support economic growth through improved transportation links.