Category: Roads

Assam govt. grants approval to Rs 3,875 crore road project for Dima Hasao

The Assam government has granted approval to an infrastructure project worth Rs 3,875 crore to enhance road connectivity in Dima Hasao district.

“In Dima Hasao, there are five roads identified with the potential to be upgraded to national highway specifications. If executed, this will significantly strengthen the district’s connectivity and unlock its tourism potential,” Chief Minister Sarma stated.

The project entails the construction and upgradation of 348 km of roads across five key routes, which are to be developed to national highway standards. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced the decision following the Cabinet meeting on 04 June.

He confirmed that the funding will be jointly shared, with the Central Government contributing 80 percent and the Assam Government covering the remaining 20 percent. Work will commence once flood conditions improve.

In parallel, the Cabinet sanctioned Rs 1,450 crore to the Mega Mission Society under the Chief Minister Samagra Gramya Unnayan Yojana, supporting flagship initiatives like CMAAA, MMMUA, and dairy infrastructure projects.

Additionally, Rs 843 crore was allocated to the Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) for FY 2025–26, and 35 SP posts were upgraded to SSP to improve police administration across districts.

Pune’s Rs 42,711 crore ring road project moves to the next stage

The Pune Ring Road project, costing Rs 42,711 crore and stretching 172 km, has officially moved from planning to construction phase.

According to tweet of MLA Mahesh Landge, construction has already started in nine key areas: Khadakwasla, Mulshi, Chakan, Hinjewadi, Wadebolhai, Sinhagad, Urse, and Sortapwadi. Early work includes soil filling, bridge building, and leveling the ground.

So far, nearly 1,740 hectares of land have been acquired. Land acquisition is 99% complete in the western part and 98% in the eastern part, removing major hurdles for construction. Work has been given to nine construction companies, and each has been given a deadline of 30 months. If they delay the work, they will have to pay penalties.

The massive project aims to reduce traffic inside the city and boost development around the outskirts.

Work has been given to nine construction companies, and each has been given a deadline of 30 months. If they delay the work, they will have to pay penalties. Tweet has confirmed that work will continue during the monsoon season in most parts of the project.