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<div>Prime Minister Narendra Modi of India will be launching projects worth approximately Rs 23,550 crore in Silchar today, marking the final leg of his two-day tour of Assam ahead of the state's Assembly elections.</div>
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<div>After spending the night in Guwahati, the Prime Minister departed for Silchar this morning to perform the 'bhoomi poojan' for the Rs 22,860 crore Shillong-Silchar Corridor project, the first access-controlled greenfield high-speed expressway in the North-East, officials informed.</div>
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<div>The 166-km four-lane corridor will considerably enhance connectivity between Meghalaya and Assam, reduce the distance between Guwahati and Silchar, cutting travel time from 8.5 hours to around 5 hours, thereby fostering economic growth and cross-border trade in the region.</div>
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<div>Modi will also perform the 'bhoomi poojan' for an elevated corridor on NH-306, from Trunk Road near Capital Point to Rangirkhari Point in Silchar (Phase I). This project aims to alleviate congestion on one of Silchar&rsquo;s busiest roads, improve links with neighbouring states such as Mizoram, Tripura, and Manipur, and contribute to the economic development of Barak Valley, the officials added.</div>
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<div>Along with these, the PM will also lay the foundation stone for the College of Agriculture at Patharkandi in Karimganj district.</div>
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<div>From Silchar, the Prime Minister will depart for Kolkata.</div>
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<div>Assembly elections in Assam and West Bengal are likely to be held in April.</div>
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PM Modi to launch ₹23,550 crore projects in Silchar today

News Arena Network - Guwahati - UPDATED: March 14, 2026, 08:40 AM - 2 min read

PM Narendra Modi to launch projects worth Rs 23,550 crore in Silchar, including the Shillong–Silchar expressway and NH-306 elevated corridor ahead of Assam polls.

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